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“The talk now is for dialog and negotiations between the economically weak .developing countries, which constitute the majority, and the few industrialized developed countries. It is becoming increasingly clear that the contemporary world, more than ever, calls upon all nations to reconcile their differences and to seek joint action in solving pressing world problems through the United Nations. All this suggests that the value of the United Nations is amply being borne out by time, that it is fast acquiring a fresh lease of life and charting a renewed course for international cooperation in the pursuit of peace and progress. To realize this objective is the challenge with which the United Nations is faced today.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“It would be no exaggeration to say that the United Nations is now in a new and important phase of its development. One of the topics that will surely occupy our attention is the increasing role that the* Organization must inevitably play in the establishment of a new international economic system founded on the principles of co-determination and equality of all countries. Through the exigencies of the world economic crisis and the restiveness of States, the international community is once again discovering the United Nations as the most universal forum in which to seek solutions through concerted action. 21. The international theme today is interdependence, global participation and solutions.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“What is now imperative, therefore, is to replace it with a new world economic order that is more in conformity with the changed circumstances, that is more equitable, and, what is most important, that engenders a new sense of responsibility and cooperation for mutual benefit on the part of the international community. We believe that the recommendations contained in the resolutions adopted at the recently concluded sixth special session of the General Assembly have much to contribute to the creation of such a new world economic order. We would, therefore, like to reiterate our support of the principles embodied in the Declaration on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order [resolution 3201 (SVI)] and urge an early implementation of the provisions made in the Program of Action [resolution 3202 (SVI)]. 20.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“At the recently concluded World Population Conference at Bucharest there were opportunities to exchange views and information and to devise means of international cooperation on the question of population and food. The forthcoming World Food Conference in Rome will provide further opportunities to explore and to find answers to both the longterm and short-term aspects of the world food problem. The constructive proposals which no doubt will ensue from that Conference should form a basis for greater international cooperation in that field. 19. The world economy is now at the crossroads. Recent events, as well as new sets of circumstances and relations, have undermined its structure, its basic premises and its institutions.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Many of those countries now have been placed in the highly undesirable situation where they have to devote so much of their energies and resources to meeting the high priorities of their immediate needs that their longterm goals of social and economic development are likely to suffer. 17. These difficulties could, of course, be mitigated if the international community has the political will to implement some of the more important United Nations resolutions on international economic development and cooperation which have been adopted after arduous debate and protracted negotiations. But, for the most part, these resolutions have been conveniently ignored, as indeed have the high hopes of the much proclaimed International Development Strategy for the Second United Nations Development Decade. 18.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“While the problems associated with the energy crisis, inflation and the shortages of food and essential raw materials have caused worldwide hardship and anxiety, the burden has been particularly heavy on the developing countries. This is to be expected, as developing countries, with their weak economic structures, are more vulnerable to adverse external economic pressures. For some, the high cost of fuel and food and, for many others, the inflated prices they have to pay for essential semi-manufactured and manufactured goods, capital equipment, raw materials and spare parts, have severely strained their balance of payments.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The annual meeting .of IMF recently held in Washington, has approved amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the Fund designed to improve the adjustment process in balance of payments disequilibrium, to impose guidelines on floating rates and to extend the Fund's assistance to developing countries in the form of extended fund facility and the oil facility to meet the current payment crises. 15. However, there are still fundamental issues that remain to be solved, such as the question of restoring the system of par values and the role of gold in the international payments system. It is imperative that these fundamental issues be solved through closer international cooperation, thus forestalling a division of the world into competitive trading blocs with all its undesirable consequences. 16.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“While international cooperation provides a fruitful approach in the fight against inflation, we believe that a sound international monetary system can also make a valuable contribution to overcoming this problem. On the basis of the final report of the ad hoc Committee on Reform of the International Monetary System and Related Issues (Committee of Twenty),1 a large measure of agreement has already been reached on international monetary reform, including the agreement on the valuation of special drawing rights on the basis of 16 major currencies of the world. 14.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“In the modern world, with its complex economic interrelationships between States, it is almost impossible for a country to isolate itself from economic problems originating elsewhere. One economic problem that has received much publicity of late and which has reached worldwide proportions is, of course, inflation. Considering the relative ease with which imported inflation can spread from one country to another, it is hardly surprising that it has now become an international problem. The seriousness of the situation has been recognized by many countries and the need to supplement domestic remedies with international collaboration and coordination on anti-inflationary measures has been increasingly realized. 13.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The rapid deterioration of the world economic situation over the past year has been a source of major international concern and has brought economic issues to the forefront of world attention. Recent events, more than at any other time, have also made it clear that the world economic system is based on interdependence and that we can ignore this fact only at our peril. The energy crisis, which remains far from being resolved, presents a dramatic case in point. Evidently, the interests of producers and consumers will often diverge, but these differences must be reconciled in a spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding. When attempts at conciliation fail, the outcome only brings unnecessary economic instability and hardship to the entire world community. 12. World inflation presents another important example of interdependence.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Its outcome is, therefore, not only of profound and direct concern to nations but it will also affect the very lives and wellbeing of their peoples for generations to come. The task of establishing a new international regime of the sea to determine the rights and obligations of States with respect to the oceans, is undoubtedly a very complex and difficult one which necessarily requires time. 10. On the other hand, the pressure of political, economic and technological realities of a fast changing world is such that it is imperative for the international community to reach agreement as soon as possible on the establishment of a just and equitable legal order in the use of the sea. The consequences of procrastination and delay will be far reaching and can jeopardize our efforts to create such an international regime. 11.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea has rightly been described as the single most important international conference held under the auspices of the Organization. Such high importance has been attributed to the Conference not only because of the unprecedentedly large number of States participating in it, but because there is a universal recognition that, in a world of dwindling natural wealth and rapid population growth, the seas offer the last reserves of the natural resources on which mankind depends for survival. 9. The fundamental and paramount task of the Conference is to create a new legal system for a just and equitable sharing by all nations of those abundant but finite reserves.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The delegation of Burma earnestly hopes that this significant trend will help bring about a speedy end to the evils of colonialism and racial discrimination wherever they still exist in Africa. 7. We live in an age of rapid change and of crises affecting the structures of society. Life in the international community is developing progressively and often old rules do not correspond to existing realities. We take heart that, in accord with Article 13 of the Charter, the United Nations is increasingly directing its efforts towards the codification of international law and its progressive development. We refer here to the conference of plenipotentiaries for the revision of maritime law. 8.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“In this connexion, the delegation of Burma notes with satisfaction that countries mo.e or less vulnerable to outside intervention have shown increasing determination to safeguard and maintain their right to self-determination. This reduces the chances for outside intervention in matters which are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of States. 6. Let me now briefly refer to the problem of colonialism and racial discrimination. It is indeed a most welcome development that the new regime in Portugal has acknowledged the right of the people of its dependent territories to self-determination, and has granted independence to GuineaBissau and paved the way for independence in Mozambique and Angola.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Regarding international peace, it is a matter of great concern that, although there is a trend towards detente and negotiations for the settlement of international disputes, there still exist not only tension but even armed conflicts between some States. Nevertheless, the delegation of Burma is glad to note that, of late, there are signs of more positive thinking on the part of some interested outside Powers regarding these conflicts. We hope that this welcome attitude will become more pronounced in the future. We realize however that in the last analysis, the solution of these conflicts must rest with the parties directly concerned.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“It seems to the delegation of Burma that such international cooperation presupposes respect for the principles of equal rights and self-determination, and a greater measure of the democratization of international relations. Experience over the last two decades or so also shows that the threat or use of force in international relations defeats its own purpose, and that if nations are to live in peace and friendship and pursue their own paths of progress, it is imperative that States should strictly observe the principle of noninterference in each other's internal and external affairs. It also underlines the need to persevere in our efforts to settle international disputes by peaceful means, without endangering international peace and security, and with justice. 5.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The admission of the three new States to membership in the United Nations will no doubt contribute to the strengthening of the world Organization. We look forward to working together with them for the furtherance of the purposes of the United Nations. 4. The international situation today is characterized by acute preoccupation with economic and social problems. These problems have forced upon nations the need to review old patterns of relationships not only in the economic but also in the political field. These problems have also made nations realize more than ever before that solutions to international problems cannot be achieved except through international cooperation as envisaged in one of the purposes of the United Nations.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“I take great pleasure in warmly congratulating Mr. Bouteflika, on behalf of the delegation of Burma, on his election to the Presidency of the twenty-ninth session of the General Assembly. We are glad at the honor thus shown to him personally and to his country, the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. We assure him of our full cooperation in his discharge of the responsibilities of your high office. 2. My delegation would also like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Leopoldo Benites for his distinguished services to the General Assembly as President of its twenty-eighth session. 3. On behalf of the delegation of Burma, I am happy to extend our sincere felicitations and warm welcome to the delegations of Bangladesh, Grenada and GuineaBissau.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The international political and economic relations to which we have been accustomed since the end of the Second World War are undergoing profound changes. Ours is an era of adjustment. It is therefore imperative for Member States to have deeper faith in the Charter and to place more reliance on the United Nations system in the solution of their problems, in order to follow faithfully the path of structuring their relations in conformity with the purposes and principles of the Charter. Notwithstanding its imperfections, the United Nations and its organs provide us with a unique field for initiatives in all areas of international co-operation.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“In this era of trade and monetary politics, when political relations between States are increasingly determined by economic considerations, it has become more than ever necessary for the developed and developing countries to collaborate as equal partners; otherwise the fear that the two will soon be heading on a collision course may inevitably materialize. 180. Lastly, may I be permitted to state our view that however big or small, powerful or weak a nation, there is a need now, far more than ever before, for Member States of this Organization to. redouble their efforts to make the United Nations an effective arena of action. The direction of United Nations persuasion lies in a two-fold challenge — how can it be a force for peace, and how can it be a force for greater economic and social equality?”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The lasting self-supporting growth of a country cannot be achieved by development aid alone, Even if considerably increased, such aid can only be marginal to a country's development. Moreover, development assistance has in the past two decades been a record of increasing indebtedness. From all this it is clear that, apart from development aid, there exists a necessity for the industrially developed countries to contribute to building up the earnings of the developing countries through improved access to their markets. 179. The magnitude of the problems encountered by the developing countries has been further compounded by the international monetary crisis, which has adverse effects on the currency reserves, imports and terms of trade of the developing countries.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“A generalized system of preferences has been offered as the answer to the developing countries' demand for equity in world trade, but in practice the procedure has proved so lengthy and encumbered with exceptions that it has not had the desired maximum effect. For the effective functioning of the preferential system it must be complemented by related assistance and trade promotion. The trade question is linked to the cost of shipping, for shipping is largely owned by the developed countries and as a result the rising cost of freight charges for exports and imports is having increasingly adverse effects on the balance of payments of the developing countries, especially those in the least developed category. 178.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The central problem for the developing countries is the persistent deterioration in their terms of trade in their position as traditional exporters of primary products. The adverse trends in commodity trade for the developing countries are well known. The industrially developed countries lay down the prices 6f raw materials and semi-finished products, the prices of which continue to deteriorate steadily and are unable to keep pace with the rising prices of imported industrial products which developing countries must pay. As a result, the share of those countries in world trade continues to decline.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“In fact, the disparity is continuing to widen. The most acute problem in the present period of world economic relations is the instability of the world trade and monetary situation, the consequences of which bear heavily on the developing countries, thus placing the very question of their economic development in serious jeopardy. As we are all aware, two decades ago the developing countries set out to accelerate their pace of development. Despite national and international efforts at development the achievements have been meagre and present indications are that the gap will continue to widen. 177. For developing countries the major source of foreign exchange to finance the process of economic development comes from foreign trade earnings.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“In the circumstances, my delegation considers that the General Assembly should urge the Conference of the Committee on Disarmament to redouble its efforts at its next session with a view to the early conclusion of a convention on the prohibition and destruction of chemical weapons and a comprehensive test ban. 176. I now turn to a subject which constitutes a central issue of our times — the problem of the ever-widening gap between the developed and developing countries. The level of existence of countless millions of people in the developing part of the world is still pitifully low. Those people are often still undernourished, uneducated, unemployed and wanting in many other basic amenities of life. While a part of the world lives in comfort and even affluence, much the larger part suffers from abject poverty.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“A large number of suggestions were made at the 1973 session of the Conference of the Committee on Disarmament with a view to inducing movement towards agreement. However, positions on the fundamental issues involved have remained frozen and, in some cases, seem to have hardened. 175. It is now 10 years since the signing of the Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space and under Water. Having consistently opposed the testing of nuclear weapons in all environments, Burma became a party to the Treaty in the belief that it represented an important step forward towards the realization of a universal and comprehensive test ban in all elements.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“There can be no question that the ultimate goal for mankind as a whole in the field of disarmament must be the achievement of general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control. Burma has always supported that goal, but has felt at the same time that the most realistic approach to that end is to direct our immediate efforts towards achieving agreements on what are referred to as collateral or partial measures, which hold far better prospects in present circumstances. Two such measures which are urgently needed are, in our view, the comprehensive prohibition of chemical weapons and the achievement of a comprehensive test ban. 174. My delegation shares the general disappointment at the lack of any material progress towards agreement on the prohibition of chemical weapons.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The General Assembly has been dealing with these issues over the past two decades and yet the prospects of a solution are no nearer. Over-all development in the past year has heightened fears that the mounting sense of tension in South Africa is moving ever faster to a critical point of explosive proportions. Colonialism in the Territories under Portuguese administration, racism in Southern Rhodesia and apartheid in South Africa continue to persist in flagrant violation of all accepted norms concerning the dignity and worth of the human person. At a time when the greater part of the international community is seeking more positive relations to build a better world than we have known, a fraternally linked Africa no doubt could contribute a great deal towards international peace and security. 173.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“While the United Nations continues its quest for new initiatives to resolve the problem, we would urge the countries of the region most directly concerned with the problem to exercise restraint and to avoid further bloodshed and destruction and to try instead to arrive at a negotiated settlement. We express the hope that it will still be possible to reach a peaceful settlement of the problem on the basis of Security Council resolution 242 (1967). 172. And now I turn to the issue of colonialism, racism and racial discrimination as they relate to relations between the rest of Africa and the States of the south of the continent. I refer here to questions of colonialism in the Territories under Portuguese administration, racism in Southern Rhodesia and racial discrimination in the form of apartheid in South Africa.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“Burma is also in full accord with the desirability of obtaining conditions of relaxed tension in the Indian Ocean, being of the view that this would be conducive to the peace and stability of the States bordering it. Admittedly, the legal, political, and military implications are many-sided, and we are inclined to take the view that reasonable time will be needed for steps to be worked out to improve the chances for creating an atmosphere favourable for countries within the region, as well as for outsiders active in the region, to acknowledge their mutuality of interests. We express the hope that the proposal for a peace zone in the Indian Ocean will eventually mature and receive the support and cooperation of all States concerned. 171. It distresses us particularly that the situation in the Middle East has deteriorated.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“Belonging as they do to South-East Asia, the Indo-Chinese States, like other States in the region, will have to play their part in the region and will have to share in its future. The restoration of conditions of peace and stability in Indo-China will open up new prospects of consultation and co-operation among the countries of the region for building up the kind of Southeast Asia they want. It is therefore essential that the peoples of the Indo-Chinese States reach speedy settlement of their own problems and that no further outside interference take place on whatever pretext. 170. Burma welcomes the Delhi agreement of 28 August 1973 which, we believe will pave the way to a peaceful settlement of the problems of the Indian subcontinent.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“What is significant is that they are acknowledged and reaffirmed after years of bitter conflict in Indo-China, which has seen massive intervention by outside Powers and which has brought untold suffering to the valiant Indo-Chinese peoples and immeasurable damage and destruction to their countries. 169. The delegation of Burma is gratified at the prospect that the peoples of the countries of Indo-China will be able to determine, without external interference, their own political status and to pursue their economic, social, and cultural development. However difficult their tasks of national reconciliation, concord and national reconstruction, we have faith that they will be able to work out among themselves satisfactory solutions to their own problems and to rebuild their nations successfully.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The Paris Agreement reaffirms the inalienable right of the people of every Indo-Chinese State to determine their own future without any outside interference. It acknowledges the inadmissibility of outside intervention in the internal affairs of any of these Indo-Chinese States. It provides for the settlement of the problems existing in the countries of Indo-China by the Indo-Chinese parties themselves on the basis of respect for each other's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and non-interference in the other's internal affairs. These simple principles embodied in the Agreement, which are of universal application in relations between States, are by no means new principles.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“Speaking of developments nearer home, in the form of initiatives coming from within the regions which have been prompted by these considerations, we notice the movements under way to secure the recognition of and respect for the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace, and of the South-East Asian region as a whole as a zone of peace, freedom and neutrality, free from any form or manner of intervention by the outside Powers. 168. Since the conclusion of the twenty-seventh session of the General Assembly certain important developments have taken place in our part of the world. Of particular international significance is the Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Viet-Nam, signed in Paris on 27 January 1973, and the Agreement on Restoring Peace and Achieving National Concord in Laos of 21 February 1973.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“While those moves have resulted in a lessening of tensions in many parts of the world, the continued existence of tensions and armed conflicts in certain regions calls for renewed efforts for their elimination. 167. With the growing readiness of States to improve their relations and mutual security in the spirit of detente, the quest for international peace and security is beginning to gain strength among the majority of nations inspired by the basic concern to work for the creation of conditions towards this end. The tendency is gradually emerging among nations today to seek new options other than great- Power protection to ensure a peaceful environment in the interests of their own security.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“On the other hand, this seemingly favourable trend in international relations is somewhat thwarted by the fact that the world political, economic and monetary scene is still essentially far from stable, and we should like to dwell briefly on some of the aspects which lead us to think along these lines. 166. The prevailing trend towards detente in international relations has generated positive processes hopefully opening up prospects for a more peaceful world order. Against that background some former opposing great Powers, recognizing the need to coexist with one another, have sought to normalize their relations and other disputant Powers have begun to seek accommodation of their mutual problems.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“This year we have in our midst the delegations of the German Democratic Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. I should like to offer to them on behalf of the delegation of Burma our warm congratulations and friendly greetings on the occasion of their admission to the family of the United Nations. By their presence in the United Nations they will be able to make a fuller contribution towards the realization of the purposes of the United Nations. 165. The over-all impression which emerges from the present course of world developments and changing power relationships is that we are passing through a critical period in the general relationships between nations and are now at a juncture, in international relations, of general relaxation of tension.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“162. Mr. President, at the outset, I should like to extend in the name of the delegation of Burma our warm congratulations to you on your election as President of the twenty-eighth regular session of the General Assembly. Your distinguished career and your wide knowledge of world affairs and of the practices of the United Nations are a guarantee to us that under your able guidance the proceedings of this session of the General Assembly will be conducted efficiently and effectively towards a successful outcome. 163. Let me also pay tribute to our outgoing President, Mr. Stanislaw Trepczynski for his wise steering of the affairs of the twenty-seventh regular session of the General Assembly and the vision with which he fulfilled the functions of his high office. 164.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The United Nations, as the center for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of that objective, is the best forum for the conduct of multilateral diplomacy. The Burmese delegation hopes that the major Powers will abandon their tendency to by-pass the United Nations in seeking solutions to international problems of vital importance and will make full use of the United Nations and its organs for this purpose. To the extent that the States Members of the United Nations actively participate in working out solutions to international problems, they are bound to have a greater sense of involvement and responsibility, thereby lending greater impetus and effectiveness to the work of the United Nations.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“We should like to commend him for the determined and decisive manner in which he has been enforcing economy measures in the Organization, which have already yielded considerable results, and to assure him of our support and co-operation in his further efforts in the same direction. 28. In conclusion, the Burmese delegation feels that the international community is now entering upon a new era of negotiation and accommodation, leaving behind an era of confrontation and conflict. The methods of diplomacy will in our view again become of vital importance to nations which seek to pursue their interests successfully and peacefully. There can be no doubt that, in solving international problems of a political, economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character, multilateral diplomacy becomes a necessity.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“If we are to succeed in them, it will be necessary for the United Nations to take appropriate steps and measures for a more rational division and co-ordination of work among its network of agencies and organizations, in order that the available financial resources of the Organization may be kept within reasonable and controllable frontiers. The Burmese delegation shares the general concern at the dour ting expenditure of the United Nations, particularly its administrative costs. We are therefore highly gratified that the Secretary-General has personally taken this matter in hand.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Significantly, the rigid power structures of the past are giving way to a diversity among nations and new power centers have emerged, allowing for greater freedom and flexibility among nations. Simply stated, this means that the time is not far off when the Charter of the United Nations will be due for revision and for adjustment to these broad forces. In dealing with the rising concerns of the population explosion, environmental pollution and ecological imbalance, the Organization's area of work and activities will continue to grow in volume and complexity and inevitably entail increased expenditures.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“So long as the Governments concerned continue to react against the tide of world opinion, and so long as certain important PcweiS tend to indulge in covert evasion of United Nations sanctions, the tension in Africa is bound to increase both in range and in intensity and to impede the attainment of the United Nations ideal of peace and security. 27. The current worldwide movement of political and social changes will inevitably have their impact on the United Nations. The challenge the Organization is faced with may be greater than in the past and every effort will have to be made to strengthen and develop the United Nations in consonance with the changed conditions and needs of the world. The work of the United Nations must, therefore, be conceived and devised against that background.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Vestiges of the most virulent forms of colonialism and its concomitant evils, racism and racial discrimination, are still a live phenomenon which permeates the relation of man to man in certain parts of southern Africa. It is hardly necessary to stress that the subjection of peoples to alien domination and exploitation constitutes not only a violation of the principle of equal rights and the self-determination of peoples but also a denial of fundamental human rights. TTie persistence of repressive measures to deprive peoples of still dependent Territories in southern Africa of their right to self-determination, freedom and independence is of growing concern. The situation there is one of conflict, with international ramifications.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“It would be an illusion to believe that the developing nations could catch up with the developed within a few decades. What is imperative, however, is a continuing narrowing of the gap, instead of a widening of it. Obviously, no nation can be developed solely from external resources; in the final analysis the prime mover in development will always have to be a country's own effort and its will to rely on its own resources. But, the world being interdependent, the problems of the developed and the developing are in a state of permanent interaction, and progress in development can be achieved only on the basis of collaboration between the two. 26. Another challenge of our times is the problem of racial conflict over color.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“However, despite this greater understanding, a more concerted international effort to overcome the difficulties was not in evidence at the Santiago session. It is common knowledge that no significant progress was made on substantive issues and that the achievements fell far short of the aspirations of the Group of 77 developing countries as contained in the Lima Declaration. 24. The past year has also witnessed further upheavals on the international monetary scene. It is not necessary to emphasize here that a new and equitable international monetary arrangement to meet the needs of world trade and development is an urgent necessity at this time. We hope that such a system will soon be implemented with the full participation of all interested parties. 25.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“The decline in their share of world exports, their rising burden of debt and their slow rate of growth are amply documented in United Nations reports, which bear testimony to the sad state of international co-operation in this field. The outcome of the third session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development [UNCTADJ held at Santiago, Chile, also provides us with an important case in point. UNCTAD has been useful in providing a forum for the discussion of a wide range of economic problems of interest to the developing countries. It has no doubt helped to define the issues more clearly and, as a consequence, has contributed to a better understanding and appreciation of the problems of the developing countries.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Despite all the efforts at the national and international levels, the phenomenon of a widening disparity continues to exist. When the United Nations was conceived in 1945 it was not envisaged that the conscious aim set forth in the Preamble to the Charter "to promote social progress and better standards of life in greater freedom" would have special relevance to the developing nations. Few then gave so much as a thought to the possibility that the problem of the developing nations would assume primacy in the economic and social work of the United Nations. But two thirds of the world's population belong to the developing world and their physical needs have to be met and their hunger for human dignity satisfied. 23. We are all aware that the trends have not been in favor of the developing countries.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“In the view of the Burmese delegation the aim of the negotiations in this regard should clearly be the complete and effective prohibition of the development, production and stockpiling of all types of chemical weapons and the total destruction of existing stockpiles, and the working out of the adequate and effective verification procedures that would make such a comprehensive prohibition possible. We therefore favor a comprehensive approach to the problem, since a partial approach cannot lead to a comprehensive solution. 22. As regards the task of bridging the economic gap between the developed and the developing nations-the situation of the "haves" and the "have-nots" all that can be said at present is that there is as yet no evidence of a break-through.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“In order to underpin the viability of the Moscow agreements on strategic arms limitation, the conclusion of an underground test-ban treaty has clearly assumed greater urgency, since such a measure can help arrest the further qualitative development of nuclear weapons. Burma would urge that the first productive outcome of the Moscow agreements should lie in the direction of a ban on underground nuclear tests to complement the 1963 partial test-ban Treaty and thus finally to achieve a comprehensive test ban. 21. Another matter which needs to be tackled with the utmost urgency is the elimination of chemical weapons from the arsenals of all States.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)