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1. “Immediate steps in this field seem to be imperative if not for expanding detente and the creation of larger areas of peace, leading towards the elimination of all sources of war and conflict, at least because of the compulsions of the alarming world-wide sales and gifts of arms, combined with competition in the acquisition and refinement of categories of weapons. In my opinion, a United Nations subsidiary organization deeply committed to the early establishment of disarmament could also function as a monitor or watchdog to speed up the half-hearted efforts of the big Power blocs towards mutual reduction of arms. 92. One of the most pressing problems of the moment is, no doubt, the need for early solutions to the economic ' problems faced by the world as a whole and by the developing countries especially.”

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2. “As I said at the last session, I would emphasize that to make detente an irreversible process it should extend to all geographical areas and at the same time that it should include disarmament measures. I then suggested that the Secretary-General of the United Nations should be called upon to submit concrete proposals and recommendations in regard to a more positive role for the United Nations in the field of disarmament, and I once again stress the necessity, as a matter of priority, for the revitalization of the United Nations in this field.”

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3. “I believe the United Nations, through the Secretary-General, could make a positive contribution to the solution of a conflict which we can only hope is temporary, but success can only be achieved as long as the sad current situation in Lebanon is not exploited for narrow national purposes. 90. I also trust that the problem of Cyprus will lead not to a partition of the country but to a reunification of its people for the creation of a prosperous and economically viable State, in which the rights of each and every citizen are safeguarded. 91. There is one more problem, the problem of disarmament, regarding which there has been, unfortunately, little progress.”

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4. “There can be only one solution, involving the strict adherence of Israel to the Charter of the United Nations, withdrawal from all occupied Arab territories and the restoration to the Arab people of Palestine of their legitimate right to the creation of a separate Palestinian State, as provided for and endorsed by the United Nations in the partition agreement of 1947 [resolution 181 (II)]. 89. Lebanon, which was until recently a peaceful and beautiful country, is today in a state of ruin, politically and economically. In spite of all the efforts deployed so far, peace does not seem to be in sight.”

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5. “It is heart-rending to find that the global pulls of politics have halted developments towards peace in that area, and I therefore greatly welcome the recent signs of a reconvening of the Geneva Peace Conference on the Middle East to make further progress on the problems of that area. It is indeed a sad commentary on the state of affairs in this world that, while new nations are becoming independent, almost the entire population of a country should be compelled to stay in camps outside their homelands. 88.”

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6. “Let me also here make it clear that OAU cannot and will not accept the devious concept of separate homelands and will not give recognition to the bogus independence of the Transkei an.d "bantustans", which will only perpetuate the inhuman policy of apartheid. 86. I sincerely hope that countries like France will ensure that the decolonization process in Africa will not suffer any impediment and that the just and legitimate aspirations of the people of the Comoros, of the French territory of the Afars and the Issas and of others will soon be fulfilled. 87. Since this Assembly met last, there has been a stalemate in regard to the problems of the Middle East and in regard to the finding of a solution fulfilling the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.”

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7. “Fourth, all South African forces should be withdrawn as soon as the conference starts and they should be replaced by a United Nations peace-keeping force until such time as the Namibian army and police take over. 84. It is not too late for the Vorster regime to face the stark realities of life. As the outgoing President of this Assembly rightly pointed out, Mr. Vorster, and Mr. Vorster alone, would carry the sole responsibility_.before history if bloodshed and human carnage occurred in this part of the world, as all events tend to show. We of OAU are determined, and have resolved unanimously, that, should all efforts to find a peaceful solution to these problems fail, we would ensure that recourse to armed struggle is not only pursued but intensified with the help of our friends and the progressive nations of the world. 85.”

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8. “Kissinger to southern Africa, we must point out that there should be no confusion in anybody mind regarding our collective stand on Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. 80. As regards Namibia, much remains to be done, and done quickly. First, a date for its independence-I mean real independence, not a mockery of it-must be accepted. I suggest that date should not be further delayed. 81. Second, the United Nations should convene within four weeks a constitutional conference comprising only three parties; namely, the United Nations itself, South Africa and SWAPO, the true and authentic representative of the Namibian people. 82. Third, all political detainees and prisoners should be released at least three weeks before the date of the constitutional conference. 83.”

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9. “While we fully support the national liberation movements in their valiant efforts to achieve freedom from oppression and foreign rule and will continue to do so till their objectives are achieved-at the same time, we would welcome any moves for peaceful solutions, provided that they carry with them the assurance of the earliest achievement of liberation for the struggling peoples of Africa and, therefore, the immediate cessation of their hardships. In my capacity as Chairman of OAU, I fully endorse the initiatives taken by the five African Presidents mandated by OAU and will be happy to give any further support and assistance that my country may be called upon to render in this connexion. As much as we welcome the mission of Mr.”

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10. “We also subsequently had the Conference of the non-aligned countries in Colombo, where a larger number of peace-loving countries fully supported the OAU's demand for the early termination of colonialism in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa in fulfillment of the heritage of every nation and of its right to independence and national sovereignty. Apart from reaffirming that there can be no compromise with colonialism and racialism, I do not wish to dwell greatly on these issues just now, when momentous consultations and negotiations are taking place with a view to finding peaceful and early solutions to the problems in these countries.”

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11. “There is no reason why five States should in 1976 still enjoy the special privileges of another age and thus place the rest of the world at an unacceptable disadvantage. So we honestly believe that the appropriate Articles of the Charter should be reappraised realistically, bearing in mind that the United Nations today comprises almost 150 Member States, whereas at the time of the Charter's adoption it comprised only 50. 79. Since our last session, there have been striking developments all over the world. Firstly, we had a summit conference of OAU in June this year in Mauritius, where it was decided to intensify the struggle against the remaining colonial regimes in Africa and against racialism.”

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12. “The mere fact that all the independent nations of the world adhere to its principles clearly indicates the trust that we all have in this august body. Why, then, should any permanent member of the Security Council cast a negative note and use it to block the admission of independent and free nations like Angola and Viet Nam to our Organization? May I appeal in particular to the United States of America to show its wisdom and realism and renounce the use of this negative vote? Indeed, the abuse of the right to cast a negative note on the part of permanent members of the Security Council is one of the frustrating features of an otherwise ideal Charter. Neither Africa, with its 48 States, nor Latin America enjoys such a privilege; nor are they sure they want it.”

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13. “At this crucial hour in the history of the world in general and of Africa in particular, may I begin with an appeal to all men of goodwill who believe that peace can only be achieved by common understanding and mutual comprehension and by a sense of justice. Wherever injustice exists, wherever democracy is being trampled upon, wherever disease, ignorance, and poverty prevail, wherever there is usurpation of the people's legitimate rights, wherever there is unlawful occupation of one's lands by force, let us awake to our responsibilities and strain our energies towards finding solutions based on equality and natural justice in accordance with the ideals of the Charter of the United Nations. 78. After 31 years of continuous and serious difficulties, the United Nations justifies, by its achievements, its indispensability.”

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14. “Mr. President, may I first of all congratulate you on your unanimous election as President of this session of the General Assembly. Your long service at the United Nations will receive even greater support in its efforts to solve the many political and economic problems that seem to escape immediate attention. I wish to assure you of the fullest co-operatiOn of the delegation of Mauritius in the discharge of your responsibilities. 75. I should also like to convey to your predecessor, Mr. Gaston Thorn, our deepest appreciation for his valuable contribution to the thirtieth session of the General Assembly. 76. May I also pay a tribute to the Secretary-General, whose dedication to the service of this Organization, to its objectives and its goals, continues to evoke our respect and admiration. 77.”

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15. “The United Nations is entering the fourth decade of its existence, and during that period it has played a significant part in the promotion of peace, co-operation and understanding among nations. It is our duty to strengthen it by preserving its universal character so as to take full advantage of its vast possibilities. 21. I should like to conclude by reaffirming the complete faith and belief of the Government and people of Mauritius in the lofty principles on which this Organization was founded. It is the only instrument which can ensure the future of mankind, provided our faith in it remains unshaken.”

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16. “The third-world countries have already ** demonstrated their willingness to seek agreement through negotiations and it is our conviction that, as time passes, the difference in our viewpoints will gradually diminish as we begin to implement the points of agreement. This evolution in the relationship between developed and developing countries should provide a solid basis for the co-operative undertakings put forth at the seventh special session. 19. The United Nations is the center where the nations of the world can meet and harmonize their efforts to attain their objectives and where each and every nation must find a place in this large family. The universality of this Organization must at no time be challenged or eroded. 20.”

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17. “The eradication of under-development and the more rapid economic and social progress of the countries that are lagging behind are a primordial requirement for the development of the whole of mankind. In this connexion, the Lome Convention, of which, Mr. President, you are one of the main architects and which was signed between the European Economic Community and 46 developing nations of the African, Caribbean and Pacific areas points to a more concrete and realistic approach to the social and economic problems of the developing countries. 18. The final document of the seventh special session of this Assembly [resolution 3362 (S-VII)] also provides useful guidelines for a solution of the problems confronting us.”

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18. “We welcome the consultations under way for summoning, as a first step, a conference of littoral and hinterland States of the Indian Ocean with a view to implementing that Declaration through concerted efforts directed towards the elimination of great Power and foreign and imperialist military rivalry and bases from the Indian Ocean, as well as from the littoral and hinterland States. We invite the great Powers and* the major maritime users of the Indian Ocean to refrain from all actions incompatible with the objectives of the Declaration. We also invite them to avoid further escalation of their military presence in the area. 17. One cannot envisage a lasting peace as long as under-development exists and as long as the world is divided between rich and poor.”

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19. “The revitalization of the United Nations in this field seems to be a matter of priority. 15. Certain States concerned with security in their respective areas have been advocating the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones in their respective areas. It is the duty of the nuclear Powers to give those States solemn assurances that they will refrain from the use of nuclear weapons in those areas. As a member of the Organization of African Unity [OAU], Mauritius is committed, together with the other African States, to the complete ban of any type of nuclear weapons from the African continent and especially from the Indian Ocean. 16. Indeed, Mauritius firmly supports the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace [resolution 2832 (XXVI)].”

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20. “It is with regret that we note, not only the lack of progress on disarmament, but actually the lack of perspective and the failure of this Organization to create a negotiating machinery able to promote disarmament. If one admits that the Geneva Conference of the Committee on Disarmament is not a United Nations body, then the paradox of a world Organization established for peace and security without a negotiating mechanism in the field of disarmament in evident. While agreeing with the Secretary- General that the structure and procedure of the United Nations, as well as the relation and distribution of functions among different central and regional bodies in the field of disarmament, should be studied and more clearly defined, we call upon him to submit for our consideration concrete proposals and recommendations.”

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21. “Mauritius welcomes the results of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe as an encouraging contribution to the peace and security of the world, My delegation considers that the real value of this Conference will consist in an effective, strict and full implementation of all the norms and principles of interstate relations enshrined in the Final Act. 14. We welcome the efforts of the great Powers to secure better prospects for peace. The policy of detente has created conditions which will minimize "the danger of nuclear confrontation. But in order to make detente a lasting and irreversible process it should be extended to all geographical areas, should favor an effective democratization of international relations and should, of necessity, include disarmament measures.”

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22. “All former Portuguese Territories in Africa, with the distressing exception of Angola, have achieved independence in an orderly and peaceful process. It is our hope, therefore that, before this Assembly adjourns, the violence and bloodshed in Angola will be halted, and that peace and order will have been restored and independence achieved in unity. 12. In regard to the problems of North and South Korea which continue to preoccupy the United Nations, my delegation is of the view that the United Nations should spare no effort to bring about a reunification of the two States in a manner which takes into account the dignity and prestige of the peoples of both parties Pending that reunification, the proposals put forward by various Member States should deserve our serious consideration. 13.”

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23. “As an African country, Mauritius is particularly concerned with the situation in southern Africa. While < demanding that the oppressive South African minority regime implement the resolutions of the United Nations on Namibia and strictly respect the latter's unity and territorial integrity, we pledge our continued support for the legitimate struggle of the Namibian people for freedom and interdependence. 10. We condemn all attempts by the white minority regime of Rhodesia to prevent an equitable solution of the Rhodesian problem in conformity with the aspirations of the people of Zimbabwe to achieve their country's liberation. We shall continue in our efforts to assure a negotiated peaceful evolution to bring about an early change in Southern Rhodesia. 11.”

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24. “We call upon the international community and in particular upon the United States, which has special responsibilities in this respect, to co-operate in the reconstruction of these countries ravaged by war. 7. The signature of the interim agreement between Israel and Egypt is a positive step towards a lasting settlement in the Middle East. We hope that this will provide the basis for an equitable and durable peace. 8. The events in Cyprus are a matter of great concern to us. We continue to support that nation's independence, territorial integrity, sovereignty, and non- alignment. We express the hope that the continuation of the talks between representatives of the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities will lead to an honourable settlement of all the issues involved. 9.”

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25. “We note with great satisfaction that this session of the General Assembly meets at a time when there is no armed conflict among States, not only because we reject the resort to force in solving international disputes, but also because peace has come as a reaffirmation and a success of the will of peoples to be masters of their own fate and to live as independent and sovereign nations. 6. We take this opportunity, on behalf of the people and Government of Mauritius, to pay our warm tribute to the heroism and high spirit of sacrifice of the peoples of Cambodia, Viet Nam and Laos. We take pride in their victory, which is also the victory of all of us who have constantly supported their just struggle.”

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26. “May I also pay my tribute to the Secretary-General, whose dedication in the service of this Organization continues to deserve our respect and admiration. 4. It is with genuine satisfaction that my Government notes that this august body is steadily approaching universality of membership and, as an African, I am particularly pleased to welcome the three newly independent States of the Republic of Cape Verde, the People's Republic of Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe to membership in the United Nations. 5.”

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27. “1. Mr. President, may I express to you my sincere congratulations on your unanimous election as President of this session of the General Assembly. Your qualities of statesmanship and your dedication to the cause of peace and international understanding are already known to the developing countries. Your approach to the problems of Africa and Europe will provide wise guidance to the deliberations of this Assembly. I wish to assure you of the fullest co-operation of the delegation of Mauritius in the discharge of your responsibility. 2. I should also like to express to your predecessor, Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, our deepest appreciation for his valuable contribution to the twenty-ninth session and the recently concluded seventh special session of the General Assembly. 3.”

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28. “Accordingly, Mauritius .is engaged seriously in mobilizing all its population-controlling institutions under the aegis of the State. It is in this way that Mauritius hopes to provide increasing opportunities to its people for a better life, by removing obstacles to their economic and social progress. 164. Finally, it is our firm belief that the United Nations could best serve mankind if it could become the center for harmonizing human endeavors in the political, economic and social fields.”

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29. “We believe that such a conference, if adequately prepared as suggested in resolution 2833 (XXVI), will bring about the desired results, provided that the fundamental issues, including the stopping of all nuclear testing and the destruction of all existing nuclear weapons, are fully gone into beforehand. 163. If we consider all the problems of social and economic development facing two thirds of mankind, we realize how essential it is to take the bold steps that are called for in order to take measures for population control. Mauritius, as one of the countries plagued by a population explosion and consequent unemployment, is aware, perhaps more than most countries, that lack of economic development breeds social unrest which may result in serious internal conflicts.”

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30. “As often as possible the regional organizations should be given the opportunity to maintain regional peace, in accordance with Article 52 of the Charter. 162. Turning now to the main requirement for lasting peace, namely, the question of general and complete disarmament, we have to note that the most decisive measures to end the arms race remain to be taken. Of course, we are gratified that agreements on partial measures of disarmament have been reached and that the talks on strategic arms limitations have been concluded successfully. But as long as there is no comprehensive nuclear test-ban treaty, we cannot genuinely speak of the possibility of peace. It may be that such a world disarmament conference as proposed by the delegation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is the answer.”

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31. “Further, considering the achievements of the Organization of African Unity [OAU], of which Mauritius is a proud member, we share the conviction of the Secretary- General that "regional organizations have a vital role to play in any workable world order" [A/8701/Add.l, p. 3]. Without divesting itself of its prerogatives with regard to the maintenance of international peace and security, the United Nations should encourage regional organizations set up in accordance with the principles of the Charter to play their role as agencies of first resort to deal with local disputes and conflicts among Member States. The success achieved by OAU in this regard is important. At our last summit conference, we had occasion to witness once again peaceful methods of solving disputes by negotiation, mediation, conciliation and arbitration.”

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32. “is hereby designated for all time as a zone of peace" [resolution 2832 (XXVI)] and in that resolution called upon the great Powers and all other States concerned to enter into immediate consultations with each other with a view to halting the further escalation and expansion of their presence in the Indian Ocean and eliminating from the Indian Ocean all bases, military installations, the disposition of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction and any manifestation of great Power military presence in the Indian Ocean conceived in the context of great Power rivalry. 160. In the framework of resolution 2832 (XXVI) containing the declaration, Mauritius will continue to cooperate with all other parties concerned in order to make the Indian Ocean a nuclear-free zone and an area of peace. 161.”

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33. “I am sure that it should be possible for the Federation of Arab Republics and other neighboring Arab countries to recognize the frontiers of Israel and live in peace with it, provided Israel withdraws from the territories it is occupying against the wishes of its neighbors. Otherwise, the peace of the world will continue to be threatened without any hope of reconciliation. 159. As I have just emphasized, the main concern of this Assembly should be to promote peace everywhere in the world, and it is heartening to think that the General Assembly at its last session declared that "the Indian Ocean...”

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34. “We all deplore and condemn terrorism, and I am glad that in his statement at the 2038th meeting Mr. William Rogers, Secretary of State of the United States, has defined at great length the several aspects of terrorism and given a new and, no doubt, acceptable orientation to this problem. I am convinced that all States will consider favorably the draft convention submitted by the United States for the prevention and punishment of certain acts of international terrorism [A/C. 6/L.850]. 158. While on my way to the United Nations I had the opportunity of visiting the Middle East, and I am more than over convinced that it should be the first aim of this Assembly with the help of the super-Powers, which are really responsible for the tension in that part of the world-to bring about peace with honor.”

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35. “I know that I am touching on a very sensitive issue, but in the name of God and in the name of justice I ask the Powers concerned to pursue a policy of live and let live. I leave this problem to the representatives here for consideration and action. 157. I am glad that the subject of terrorism has been discussed. Let us hope that moderation and wisdom will bring about a better state of affairs. But it will be necessary in the first instance to define terrorism and to exclude from its connotations the freedom-fighters and liberation movements for which the Organization of African Unity has doubled its contribution this year. But after they have been excluded, to whom will terrorism refer? To the Arabs and the hijackers? We can see immediately how delicate the problem becomes.”

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36. “Friendly Governments to which I am appealing must not take my remarks amiss, but rather search their own hearts to see whether there is any more justification whatsoever for keeping colonies in this decade. There are ugly aspects to these dominations of territories, for such territories are used as bases for the economic and political subversion of the neighboring countries which have become independent. If freedom per se cannot come to these countries, I again suggest to this Assembly that we .should revive the Trusteeship Council, under whose umbrella all the remaining Territories should live and be enabled to secure their independence at some future time; otherwise I see no hope for them.”

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37. “Four years ago I touched upon this problem in the Assembly [1765th meeting], and we are still in a dark tunnel groping our way towards a dawn that we should like to see for each of these Territories. 155. There can be no justification today for a country to be under the domination of one colonial Power or another. I am not making an indictment of these Powers; my purpose today is to appeal to their conscience and to countries.represented in this Organization. I feel that the big Powers which are now holding large tracts of territories inhabited by other peoples should relinquish their hold over these territories, preserving, if they so wish, their economic, cultural and other ties with them. 156.”

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38. “After all, South Africa has not dispossessed and expelled people because of their origin or race, thus bringing about the great hardships which would have followed such a policy of utter disregard of the principles on which this world Organization is based. 153. Without interfering in the internal policy of any State, I should like to deal now with another problem facing our brothers still struggling for their respective independence. 154. In our own lifetime peoples of all countries have fought two World Wars for justice and freedom and for equality of opportunity for all, and the last World War has now been behind us for over 27 years. Yet, despite the efforts of this great Organization and of the economically backward peoples of the world, there are still colonial Territories struggling for their rights.”

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39. “We have from time to time censured South Africa for its policy towards the black peoples of Africa; but to my mind South Africa's policy of apartheid and discrimination against our brothers and sisters in Africa has paled into insignificance against the recent action of Uganda, namely, the expulsion of Asians from that country and the expropriation of their property. We have all been put to shame, and in the name of humanity and peace I appeal to President Amin to search his own heart and reconsider the situation. Otherwise there will be no distinction between the policies adopted by Uganda and those adopted by South Africa.”

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40. “It is our view that it is not by keeping Bangladesh out of the United Nations family that we shall contribute to the peaceful settlement of disputes that affect peace in South Asia. 151. I appeal to the People's Republic of China to look on the admission of Bangladesh with sympathy and generosity and not to pursue the path of ostracism, for through ostracism it was itself denied for over a quarter of a century its rightful place in this Organization. 152. Now I come to the very delicate issue which preoccupies the minds of most Governments at present.”

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41. “This question should not be tied up with any extraneous issue but should be considered by itself and on its own merits. Mauritius-like other countries-is of the view that with the admission of this important country to the United Nations most of the issues which are now pending between Pakistan and Bangladesh would be resolved. 150. In this connexion we are gratified that under the Simla Agreement of last July India and Pakistan have agreed, in accordance with the United Nations Charter, to renounce the use of force to settle their disputes. The normalization of relations between these two countries will contribute in a large measure to the solution of outstanding differences between Pakistan and Bangladesh. All three nations should be encouraged by the United Nations to restore conditions for a durable peace on the subcontinent.”

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42. “2], I submit that the Member States should endeavor to make the United Nations more and more effective with each passing year and that it is incumbent on the General Assembly at each regular session to see to it that we progress steadily towards the goals that we have set for ourselves. 148. I should like now to come to a few specific points. There is no doubt that by restoring the rights of the People's Republic of China and by admitting five new States the General Assembly at its twenty-sixth session took a decisive step towards ensuring conditions for the increased effectiveness of the United Nations. 149. Mauritius welcomes the initiative of Member States to request the General Assembly to consider the question of the admission of the new State of Bangladesh into the comity of nations.”

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43. “The fact that the United States of America, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and China have come nearer to one another augurs well for the world; and the dialogs between West and East Germany and the discussions between North and South Korea are no less significant. 147. I believe that we all share the Secretary-General's view that "the United Nations ... remains the best long- term basis on which the international community as a whole can opt for survival, justice and progress" and that "in the long run there is no substitute for such an instrumentality" [A/8701/Add. 1, p.”

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44. “I do not think it would be out of place to pay a tribute to U Thant, who retired last December after years of untiring efforts to enhance the power and the prestige of this Assembly. He had always pursued his duties with utmost understanding and devotion. 146. Speaking at this rostrum at the twenty-fifth session of the General Assembly of the United Nations [1875th meeting], I pointed out that the Organization had not fulfilled all the hopes and expectations which the poor, the weak and the disinherited of the earth had placed in it. While we recognize that it takes time to establish a new world-wide order of peace, justice and prosperity, to which we aspire, there has been good progress for peace and international agreements during the past months.”

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45. “Mr. President, may I first of all congratulate you on your election as President of this session of the Assembly and assure you of the whole-hearted co-operation of my delegation and its Permanent Representative in the arduous task ahead of you. 143. I should also like to thank the outgoing President, Mr. Adam Malik, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, for the way in which he presided over the affairs of the General Assembly. 144. I am very happy to see sitting on your right, Mr. President, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, the new Secretary- General, who has already shown keen interest in the affairs of the United Nations by apprising himself personally of the views and aspirations of the peoples of the world. Mr. Secretary-General, may your endeavors bear fruit. 145.”

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46. “It is therefore the duty of all the States of the world to help towards a fuller participation of young people in the different spheres of society. 28. Those are some of the points which have occurred to us and which we submit for consideration by the United Nations. I am confident that in an atmosphere of better understanding there will emerge more friendliness among nations. We all, as Members of the United Nations, have a duty to perform and we must all participate so as to demonstrate clearly that human brotherhood is not a mere phrase. The whole United Nations family, working in a better spirit of co-operation, may then fulfil our most earnest hope that the day will come when man will be one and peace will prevail.”

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47. “Maurice Schumann, Foreign Minister of France [1763rd meeting], to the effect that the percentage of the gross national product that the developed countries have been devoting to development aid remains insufficient. 27. There is another matter, relating to the younger generation, which I feel it my duty to mention here. The state of unrest among today’s youth is symptomatic of a sense of frustration. During the twenty-third session of the Assembly, Mauritius was one of the co-sponsors of a resolution [2447 (XXIII)] requesting a study of the education of youth, and recalling the Declaration on the Promotion among Youth of the Ideals of Peace, Mutual Respect and Understanding between Peoples [resolution 2037 (XX)]. The youth of today will be the leaders of tomorrow.”

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48. “More soft loans are required to build up the infrastructures or to carry out projects which can be productive only on a long-term basis. It is unfortunate, however, that this kind of financing suffers from a paucity of available funds. Richer countries should therefore contribute more towards such organizations as the International Development Association so that more financial resources may be made available for that category of projects. 26. On the whole, therefore, in the decade to come we should expect from the developed countries more commitments derived from a political will; in return, the developing countries, including Mauritius, will be in a better planning position to obtain the optimum results from their natural resources. In this connexion we welcome the statement made here by Mr.”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)

49. “The United Nations must undertake proper economic and social surveys in order to determine the available potential resources, both human and material; and economic organizations such as the World Bank should finance the implementation of such findings, for the developing countries themselves are not in a position to provide all the funds essential for their development. We all know that developing countries, in their economic and social development, find themselves in great difficulties in the financing of their projects. 25. The World Bank is doing fine work, but its loans cover only certain projects which it considers viable and which would give sufficient returns; developmental projects therefore become restricted because of the high rates of interest.”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)

50. “The need for commodity agreements therefore made itself felt a few years ago, and developing nations will welcome a stabilization of prices in order to plan their economies ahead instead of relying on aids which at times are not forthcoming. 23. Another serious problem confronting developing countries like Mauritius is the demographic explosion, with which is also associated large-scale unemployment. We believe that the doors of countries which do not have over-population problems and which, on the contrary, lack manpower should be opened to emigrants from the over-populated areas of the world. Population mobility should be increased and must not be confined to a particular race or colour. 24. Another need of the day is intensive diversification of agriculture to provide additional employment to people seeking work.”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)