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Ismail

THE RECORD WRITES THIS SPEAKER AS ISMAIL

lines on the record: 32
first: 1957-09-24
most recent: 1958-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-general-debate

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“It is our earnest hope that through economic cooperation between the more industrialized countries and the economically under-developed ones, through pooling of our resources in human and material terms, and through the application of modern scientific and technical knowledge and know-how, we shall be able to usher in a new era of economic prosperity and stability, thus laying the foundation for an enduring world peace.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“Thus, to take advantage of a current drop in primary commodity prices, which results from the unusually large amounts of primary commodities that have been off-loaded onto the world market, without giving serious consideration to the disastrous economic, human and indeed political effects such tactics would have on producer countries, is actually to contribute in no small measure towards the creation of conditions of political and social instability in the world which, in turn, would ultimately lead to the paying of a greater price in seeking a solution. 19.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“It is further the view of my delegation that the more developed Members of tills Organization, particularly the advanced industrial countries which are the principal importers of primary commodities, have a duty to participate closely in international efforts at longterm stabilization of primary commodity prices. Such a participation would be in the mutual interests of both producer and consumer countries, and would contribute in great measure to the reduction of the unfortunate economic imbalance which has characterized post-war world economic growth and international trade. 18. However, it must be firmly pointed out that many, if not all, of the less developed countries prefer to participate in fair trade rather than to depend upon economic aid.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“I suggest that the Soviet Union should alleviate the harm done to the under-developed countries which have been affected by calling a halt to its present destructive manoeuvres on the tin market, or, better still, by buying back those tons of tin which it has unloaded — thereby proving its regret by deeds and making itself worthy of being called the great Power, that it actually is. 17. It is the view of my delegation that international peace and security can be maintained only under conditions of economic stability and healthy growth.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“Secondly, it broke the floor price, because its consistent dumping exhausted the financial resources of the buffer stock manager and thus defeated the objective of the International Tin Agreement. 15. The international tin restrictions have necessitated the closing of mines in the producing countries, with concomitant unemployment. The breach in the floor price as a result of the Russian dumping of tin on the market would further aggravate the situation. More mines will have to be closed and the number of workers losing their employment will increase. 16.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“The International Tin Agreement is one form of price stabilization which has always been advocated as one solution to help under-developed countries to better their economic status. That Agreement is a good manifestation of the effort made by under-developed countries to help themselves because the initiative for its Introduction was taken by them, and my country, as one of the great producers, played a prominent part. And yet, hardly had the Agreement begun to work, when one great Power, the Soviet Union, began to wreck it. By dumping tin on the market the Soviet Union did two things. First, it sold its tin at a price which it would not have dreamt of getting if the buffer stock had not supported the price of tin. In other words, the Soviet Union, a great Power, was selling tin at a price subsidized by the under-developed countries.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“As is well know, the International Tin Agreement was designed to balance supply and demand of tin so as to hold the price of tin within a range between the floor price of £730 a ton to a ceiling price of £890 a ton. It was agreed by both consumers and producers of tin that this price range was fair. It was fair to the producers because, by guaranteeing a fair price for their produce, they could plan with more certainty not only the future of the tin industry, but also their economic planning as a whole. It was fair to the consumers because the existence of a buffer stock would ensure constant supply of tin for their factories, and the presence of a stable price range would make costs more constant and consistent. 14.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“Much has been said in this Assembly, as well as outside it, of the desire of well-developed, industrialized countries, especially the great Powers, to assist under-developed countries to improve their economic status. Many and varied are the proposals made but, on analysis, they all have one thing in common: that is, that the under-developed countries must show what they themselves can do, and that they desire to be helped. Against this background, the Government of the Federation of Malaya finds it impossible to reconcile what is professed by well-developed countries, especially the great Powers, with what they actually practise. 13.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“In the Arab world, as well as in the other underdeveloped countries of Asia and Africa, there is a growing desire for political progress to be matched by equally rapid economic development which could lead to the social uplift of the masses. The United Nations, through the Economic and Social Council and the various specialized agencies, has done excellent work in assisting economic development in these countries; but more needs to be done. However, as a general principle, we hold the view that assistance from outside, in whatever form, must only be given in order to reinforce and sustain the constructive character of nationalism in these countries. It cannot supplant it in any way, however subtle. 12.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“At the third emergency special session of the General Assembly, all the Arab States demonstrated their capability to find an agreed formula to solve the differences that exist within the same family, the Arab nation. It is our belief that, left to themselves, without outside interference, the States of the great Arab nation will, through deeds, give reality to the words of their joint resolution which all of us so enthusiastically and unanimously supported [resolution 1237 (ES-III)], thus further promoting the orderly political, economic and social progress which we all wish for the whole Arab nation. 11.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“The continued defiance of the resolutions of the General Assembly on the part of the Soviet Union and the present authorities in Hungary and their refusal to co-operate with bodies set up, and persons appointed, by the General Assembly greatly impair the efficacy of the United Nations for the purposes which we are solemnly pledged to further. Our firm belief in the principle of self-determination and in fundamental rights is not confined to Asia and Africa but extends to all areas of the world. 10. The upsurge of nationalism in the Arab world is a matter of which we have become fully aware today. We must realize now that Arab nationalism can no longer be contained, whether by internal or external, forces. The rest of the world must allow it to find its own expression and to reach its own goals in its unimpeded way.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“We are taking this stand only because of our determination to uphold the Charter, which calls for respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction of race. We must uphold the dignity and worth of the human person. 9. In expressing our concern at the attitude of a friendly Government which is a fellow member of the Commonwealth, we would at the same time like to take this opportunity to make our position clear on the question of Hungary. Wo note with great concern the recent events in that country. We gave our support to the inclusion in the agenda of the present session of the item, "The situation in Hungary", which was proposed by Australia [A/3875 and Add.1].”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“It is also with regret that we have had to join with other Members from Asia and Africa, Western Europe and Latin America in inscribing an item on the agenda of the present session [A/3872] concerning the policies of a fellow member of the Commonwealth — that is, on the question of race conflict in South Africa resulting from the policies of apartheid of the Government of the Union of South Africa. This question has been before the Assembly since 1952. Year after year the General Assembly has called upon the Government of the Union of South Africa to reconsider its position and revise its policies in the light of obligations under the Charter. These appeals from the vast majority of Members of the United Nations, representing the greater part of humanity, have gone unheeded by the Government of the Union of South Africa.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“It is the fervent hope of the Government and people of the Federation of Malaya that, the war in Algeria may be terminated as soon as possible, so that peace may be restored in North Africa and the people of the area given the opportunity to channel their energies and resources into the constructive efforts of nationbuilding, economic development and social and cultural progress. It is our firm conviction that the people of Algeria have a right to freedom and independence. 8.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“It is regrettable that the Government of France should continue to ignore the resolution which was adopted by the General Assembly at its twelfth session [resolution 1184 (XII)] without any vote being cast against it. We join the other nations of Asia and Africa, indeed of other regions as well, in expressing concern that no steps have been taken by the French Government with a view to arriving at a solution in conformity with that resolution. The French Government has not accepted the good offices proffered by the Governments of Morocco and Tunisia in accordance with the spirit of the General Assembly's resolution. Nor have pourparlers in accordance with the resolution been initiated. 7.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“The happy result of the efforts of the third emergency special session of the General Assembly is an example of the willingness of the smaller-nations to settle their differences within the framework of the United Nations. 6. As a new Member, with such faith in the United Nations, we have been greatly disturbed by the failure of some of the greater Powers to respond to world opinion as expressed, in this great assembly of nations. In spite of the friendly relations so happily existing between our Government and the Government of France, we have been compelled by cur abiding faith in the United Nations to join with twenty-three other Asian-African nations in co-sponsoring the inscription of an item on the question of Algeria on the agenda of the present session of the General Assembly [A/ 3853].”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“As has been noted by our esteemed Secretary-General, it is the quiet and unassuming long-term work of the Organization that merits the greatest praise, particularly from those small nations which perhaps derive the greatest benefit from such long-range developments. The increasing degree of economic, humanitarian and scientific co-operation taking place under the aegis of the Organization is, indeed, proof of the quiet fulfilment of many of the purposes of our Charter at the grass-roots level of human endeavour. Although such co-operation rarely elicits sensational recognition, such as is bestowed upon more purely political issues, nevertheless we all recognize the full value and import of these developments and welcome the measured statement of these achievements contained in the Secretary-General's annual report [A/3844]. 5.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“I believe that in this matter we share the attitude and feelings of other small nations, which depend for the maintenance of their territorial integrity and sovereignty and for the fulfilment of their desires for peace, justice and freedom on the willingness of the great Powers to respond to the moral force of the declarations and decisions of this world Organization. 4. The balanced picture of the influence of the Organization in support of the goals of the Charter, given in the Introduction to the annual report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization [A/3844/ Add.1]. is most reassuring to the Government and people of Malaya.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“As is inscribed in our Proclamation of Independence, our State is "founded on the principles of liberty and justice, and ever seeking the welfare and happiness of its people and the maintenance of a just peace among' all nations". In keeping with this, the Government of the Federation of Malaya stands for peace, freedom and the well-being of every country in the world. 3. The Government and people of Malaya have great faith in the United Nations. Our foreign policy is based on this faith in the United Nations and on respect for its purposes and principles. It is our policy to support this Organization. We take every important declaration and decision of the United Nations in earnest.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“1. Mr. ISMAIL (Federation of Malaya): This is the second occasion on which we have been privileged to participate in a regular session of the General Assembly since the Federation of Malaya attained its independence on 31 August 1957, and I should like to take this opportunity to reaffirm the determination of the Government and people of the Federation of Malaya to observe the principles and further the purposes of the United Nations and renew our pledge to uphold the Charter. 2. Since the emergence of the Federation of Malaya as a sovereign, democratic and independent State, the intention of our Government has been to be on the most friendly terms with all countries in the world.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“We therefore take our place among you with great hopes and faith in the ultimate goodness of mankind. We take our place here in this Assembly with a prayer in our hearts that we shall be guided in our discussions and our decision by objective considerations. We suggest that we have taken our place in this Assembly as a right properly earned; we feel that the Members of this Assembly have accepted us among them purely on the merits of our position. Now that we are here as a Member of the United Nations, we would welcome all other countries which have earned the right to be a Member of the United Nations as my own country has done, and has so achieved that right.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“We have even refused to take the territory of Singapore into our little Federation of States, although the Singapore Government desires its voluntary union with us. We as an undeveloped country of course need assistance in the economic development of the country, particularly in the form of technical assistance. And we have received substantial aid in this form. But the greatest need of my country today is peace and the goodwill of all other countries with which it is our desire to live in friendship and mutual understanding. We venture to suggest that our unique position permits us to play an impartial role in the affairs of the world. It appears to us that there is need for objectivity in OUT judgements and actions as Members of this great Organization. 84.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“As I stated yesterday [686th meeting], we have fought militant and aggressive communism in the Federation of Malaya for the last nine years. Militant and aggressive communism, which has found followers among the alien groups in my country, has taken up arms against the constituted Government of my country and we are determined, more than ever now that we are a fully sovereign and independent nation, to end this useless struggle. Our Prime Minister has declared that it is the aim of his Government to end it by 31 August 1958, the anniversary of our independence. 83. Our position in the world today is unique also in that we are fairly content with what we already possess. We do not seek vast sums of money from our friends to tide us along in our own affairs. We do not covet the goods and chattels nor the territory of others.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“82. Like Ireland, like New Zealand, we are a small nation. Our position as a small, newly independent nation, taking our place in the family of nations, is perhaps unique in the world. Ours is what is known as a plural society in which three major races with different outlooks on life live side by side, and which nationalism has brought close together in brotherhood and unity towards a common goal. Nationalism and our abiding faith in democracy, we believe, will maintain and promote this unity of the races in Malaya, but this time towards the ultimate goals of peace and prosperity for all our people and of friendly relations with all countries. It is obvious to us that the prerequisite to these ultimate objectives is peace. There is not yet a state of peace in my country.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The domination of territories by colonial powers has led to these colonial territories being used as pawns in the struggle of ideologies in the world. We have a proverb which in my own language states: Gajah berjuang, rumput juga yang bernasa (When elephants clash, it is the grass that is destroyed). 81. It is worth pointing out that once a country is freed from the deadening hand of colonialism, once the energies of a colonial people are no longer diverted towards fighting colonialism but are channelled towards their own salvation, history shows that the whole world is thereby benefited. I can readily point to the example of the United States, of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and of course, in our own time, the shining example of India, whose untiring efforts for peace and vast influence in world affairs today we readily acknowledge.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“It has been the experience of my own country that so long as colonialism existed the energies of the people could not be diverted towards fighting communalism, which was the great bogey raised in the plural society of Malaya, or against militant communism which sought the overthrow of the constituted Government of the country. So long as colonialism existed, the energies of the people subjected to it would always be directed towards its removal and towards nothing else. And this is as it should be. Hard and bitter experience the world over has shown that nations cannot live side by side in peace and harmony so long as colonialism exists in one form or another and the principle of self-determination for all countries is ignored.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“It was the staunch belief in this principle of self-determination that gave strength to nationalism in Malaya in the fight for independence. We can no longer afford to infringe this principle if we are to seek a just and peaceful world order. We firmly believe that it is the guiding principle which will bring a solution to the problems which have arisen in Africa, in the Middle East and in our own part of the world-problems which the Assembly must face. Colonialism, which is the outright denial of the principle of self-determination, is the root cause of the misery and contention which exist in the world today.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The vitality of the United Nations in finding solutions to these problems must depend on its Members, and I have no doubt that the growing and nearly universal membership of the United Nations will contribute towards this essential vitality. 79. This leads me to the subject of self-determination on which we have already heard wise words spoken here. I cannot do better than repeat the words of the representative of Ireland: "The principle of self-determination of peoples ought ... to be the great master principle by which this Assembly should be guided in its quest for a just and peaceful world order" [682nd meeting, para.29]. 80. It is the firm belief in this principle which has brought independence to the people of my country.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“I would like first to express our gratitude to the many representatives for their kind words in this general debate in welcoming my country as a Member of the United Nations. We are particularly encouraged by the statement of the representative of New Zealand [683rd meeting] that the vitality of the United Nations is reflected not only in the scope of the General Assembly's agenda but also in its growing and nearly universal membership. There probably was never a time in the troubled history of the world when so much depended on the success of this Organization to solve those problems which threaten the peace and prosperity of the whole world.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“We are fully conscious of the many and varied problems that face the world today, problems some of which are potentially dangerous to the peace and security of the world and which require solution. We are conscious that as a Member of the United Nations, small though we are as a nation, we have a part to play in the discussion on these vital problems and in the attempt to seek a solution to them. It was not my intention at this stage of our membership of the United Nations to speak on the problems which are before this session of the General Assembly. But after listening to the representatives who have spoken before me, some of whose statements have found a responsive chord in our hearts, I feel that I must make myself heard in this debate. 78.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The people of the Federation of Malaya assumed complete responsibility over the external affairs of their country as from 31 August 1957, starting, so to speak, almost from scratch. We have been asked right from the dawn of independence what our foreign policies are. We consider that it is appropriate that statements on such policies should be made only in general terms, because it is inevitable that it will take time for us to formulate policies on specific matters, their formulation requiring all the careful study that they deserve. In general terms, therefore, the foreign policy of the Federation of Malaya is to safeguard our independence and to live in peace and harmony with all friendly nations of the world. 77.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“Mr. President, first and foremost I should like to congratulate you on your election as President of the twelfth session of the General Assembly. It will remain in our memory that it was during your Presidency that the Federation of Malaya was admitted to membership in the United Nations. 76. Being a newcomer to this Assembly, I must confess that it was with some hesitation that I decided to participate in this general debate. I should mention right away that as a newly independent nation, fully responsible to itself in both internal and external affairs, the Federation of Malaya is less than one month old. Before 31 August 1957, the external affairs of my country were entirely the responsibility of the United Kingdom Government and we had no hand in them.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)