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Mayaki

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lines on the record: 40
first: 1964-09-24
most recent: 1965-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-general-debate

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“The Niger, for its part, being profoundly attached to the principles enshrined in the Charter, is more than ever resolved to give its total support to the Organization, whose existence is, for the underdeveloped countries, a sure guarantee of peace and security in their efforts to bring about economic and social development.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“As far as the dispute between India and Pakistan is concerned, my delegation wishes to pay a special tribute to the Security Council and the Secretary-General, U Thant, whose persistent efforts to bring about a reconciliation have led to a cease-fire, which, we hope, will really be a step towards a final solution of the problem. 80. Those are the few observations which the delegation of the Niger thought it necessary to make as a contribution to the study of some of the problems before the Assembly at its twentieth session. The factors to which attention has been drawn by one speaker or another show as clearly as can be desired the direction to be given to our work and the objectives to be achieved, in the interests of all, for the greater good of mankind. 81.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“What do we want, if not to allow the great German people to exercise freely their right of self-determination? 77. My delegation appeals urgently to the consciences of the great Powers responsible for this tragic situation to find a human solution to it which will meet the unanimous wishes of the German people. My country would be glad, once German unity is restored, to see this great people make their contribution to the work of the Organization. 78. Like the German problem, Viet-Nam, Palestine, Korea and Cyprus are burning questions which are much in the mind of my delegation. We consider that everything possible should be done to bring about a peaceful settlement of the disputes between the parties. 79.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“As long as the People's China continues to ignore the elementary rules of peaceful coexistence, as long as it refuses to respect and apply the sacred principles of the Charter, as long as the People's China continues to interfere in other countries' affairs, my country cannot unconditionally support its admission to the Organization. 75. There are also certain problems of exceptional gravity which occupy the attention of the Assembly every year. I speak of the German people, the problems of Viet-Nam, Korea, Palestine, Cyprus, Kashmir and so on. 76. The German problem in the very heart of Europe, is one of those which call for an immediate solution. Such a solution, the most sensible there could be, has been repeatedly advocated in resolutions which, alas, have remained a dead letter.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“It is not by encouraging troublemakers, by cold-heartedly teaching them the art of subversion in our young countries, by providing them with criminal arms, by inciting brother to rise up against brother, by interfering directly or indirectly in the affairs of other States in order to jeopardize their hard-won progress, it is not, I say, by engaging in such practices that one can show one's allegiance to the United Nations or that one proves oneself worthy to be admitted to the Organization, even if one prides oneself on representing one third of the world's population. 74.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Without wishing to disappoint those who have preceded me at this rostrum and have enthusiastically expressed their views on the question of the admission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations, I should like very briefly to express my delegation's opinion on the subject. 73. There is no need to cite here the great principles stated in the Preamble of the Charter. We all know them very well.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“I do not want to reopen this vast question here, but let me remind you of what was said on this subject by our Head of State, El Hadj Diori Hamani: "The OAU, in its charter, is explicit: it condemns interference by one State in the affairs of another, it condemns political assassination as a means of seizing power. We are therefore waiting to see how far certain States will go in their anti-African policies subsidized by the Peking Chinese, whom we do not intend to meet at Algiers. That is, moreover, the basic reason for our refusal to attend the Algiers Conference, for we consider that there are not only imperialists of the right, there are also Red imperialists, who, under the cover of a false anti-imperialism, put themselves forward as the champions of African independence." 72.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“More or less everywhere in the world, there arise conflicts of greater or lesser violence which are due, most of the time, to nothing but inordinate ambition or stupid intrigue. The sooner the Assembly finds solutions to the problems of non-interference — which are mentioned in the Preamble to the Charter — the more will it strengthen its authority in the world by restoring mankind's confidence. 71. The problem of subversion is undoubtedly one of the most serious facing the under-developed countries. My country has been the victim of foreign interference, from which it has suffered a great deal. At the fifth extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity, held at Lagos in June 1965, the delegation of the Niger made a full analysis of the problem of subversion.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“No durable construction worthy of the name, no exchange of healthy ideas among the nations in this tormented world can exist without this spirit of tolerance and fraternity. Speaking in this same Assembly about a year ago, I tried to draw attention to the danger presented by this delicate problem. A welcome initiative had been taken by Madagascar on the eve of the nineteenth session. Today we should like to repeat once more our delegation's unqualified support for the proposal put forward by our sister country relating to the "observance by Member States of the principles relating to the sovereignty of States, their territorial integrity, non-interference in their domestic affairs, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the condemnation of subversive activities". 70.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“We also think that in the present state of affairs the establishment of a more just and equitable system of relations with regard to world economic resources is essential. While capital investment is one of the factors necessary for economic growth, those who provide the funds should not only refrain from attaching political conditions to their loans but should agree to allocate a certain percentage of their contributions for vocational training. In this connexion, we wish to pay a well-deserved tribute to the institutions of the United Nations, both the technical assistance bodies and the Special Fund. 69. As a convinced believer in non-interference in the affairs of other States, the Niger has always been among those countries which scrupulously respect this principle as a factor of primary importance for peace and security.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“This is why in Africa our Head of State, President El Hadj Diori Hamani, stated with conviction in July 1962 at the first Conference on Harmonization of Industrial Development in West Africa, held at Niamey: "You see, immediately after the independence of all young States the most urgent problem for them all is the problem of development. These States each try to solve it in their own way, but we in the Niger think that for this problem, since the ill is the same, the same remedy should be sought in common. We shall gain much time, we shall move in the direction of history, we shall move towards raising the levels of living of our people, if we pool our experiences and ideas for the good of our peoples. Industrialization should be a way of co-ordinating and creating better conditions for the attainment of African unity." 68.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Africa has suffered a great deal from the so-called "barter" economy; it therefore has a very special interest in General Assembly resolution 1995 (XIX) establishing a United Nations organ for trade and development. We are glad to see in this resolution the reaffirmed resolve of the United Nations actively to pursue, within the framework of the United Nations Development Decade, all its efforts to enable the countries suffering from economic stagnation to achieve greater expansion. We in the Niger think that for this purpose a policy of harmonizing development plans in the various regions of the developing world is essential.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“While we welcome the status granted to the Territories of Bechuanaland, Swaziland and Basutoland on their way to complete sovereignty, we are afraid, after the painful experience of South West Africa, that these people may be in bondage to their neighbour, like a lamb within the reach of a hungry wolf. 66. Portugal's shameless policy of exploitation in Africa is just as alarming as the policy of its ally, the Africa of apartheid, because of the danger it presents to international peace and security. We adjure the partners of these countries, blinded as they are by their base interests, to reconsider their short-sighted policy of support and assistance, before all Africa resolutely plunges into a struggle to liberate the last bastion of dying colonialism. 67.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“There is a danger that the United Nations, whose decisions are deliberately flouted by a State which claims the status of Member State, may in the end bear the heavy historic responsibility of having lacked determination and effectiveness. It is high time to put an end to this state of affairs. My delegation considers that it is the duty of the General Assembly to withdraw from South Africa its privilege of being an administering Power and do everything possible to prepare the people to exercise their right to self-determination and accelerate the process which is to lead them to full sovereignty. 65.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“None of these principles is applied by South Africa. Today there is a hot war in Viet-Nam, in South-East Asia, seriously aggravated by interventions of all kinds; tomorrow, unless care is taken while there is still just time, it will no doubt be the turn of this country of the Bantu, Then speakers will come to this same rostrum helplessly, shedding crocodile's tears, to deplore the war of extermination which the stateless persons will have unleashed against the defenceless people. The alarm has been sounded: it is the duty of the Organization to face the heavy responsibilities which it bears. 64. Too many words have been spoken in this hall and in the Security Council about South West Africa.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Faced with the morbid obstinacy with which the stateless persons installed in this part of Africa are pursuing with increasing barbarity their iniquitous policy of apartheid, the Assembly should no longer be content with adopting resolutions that remain pious wishes. It should formally declare that apartheid is incompatible with membership of the United Nations. In the opinion of my delegation, action along these lines would be no more or less than scrupulous respect for the relevant provisions of the Charter. When one reads the Charter, one is glad to see that the principles with which it begins are majestic. A clear idea emerges: belief in human rights and in the dignity and worth of the human person, desire for tolerance and peaceful coexistence among neighbours — in short, justice for all.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“The United Kingdom must reconsider its attitude towards the Rhodesian people, in order to consolidate the deep friendship it has won in Africa. In the opinion of my delegation, the way to salvation in Southern Rhodesia can be none other than the immediate convening of a roundtable conference of all political parties for a valid discussion of a new constitution based on the legitimate wishes of the majority of the population and, of course, guaranteeing the rights of the minority. 63. South Africa, with its régime which is horribly reminiscent of Hitlerite cruelty, is each day the focus of the indignant attention of a large majority of Member States which, with no political trickery, believe in human rights and defend them ardently and with conviction.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Because of the stiffening in the attitude of certain colonial Powers, which still regard our continent as their "goose that lays the golden eggs", the political situation in Africa is becoming increasingly alarming, to the extent that it constitutes a serious danger to international peace. I am thinking more particularly of the mad venture planned, with the complicity of their country of origin, by the colonialists who have settled in Southern Rhodesia, where the indigenous inhabitants, numbering more than 3.5 million, are living in a hell on earth. I add the voice of the Niger to those which have already tried to make the guardian Power — a country which is a friend and whose decolonization efforts we greatly appreciate — see reason.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“This is why we rightly consider that universal peace is at the moment resting on a volcano. It is therefore, in our opinion, the urgent duty of the United Nations to make the great Powers change their nuclear policy for the benefit of a world of peace, economic and social development and international security. 61. My delegation listened with special attention to the appeal for peace made from this rostrum by His Holiness Pope Paul VI [1347th meeting]. This solemn appeal, which the Assembly heard with emotion, is the finest contribution made to the work of the twentieth session. May the nations of the world, and particularly the Powers responsible for the international tension, appreciate its full scope and henceforth devote their efforts to building a new society, imbued with justice and brotherhood. 62.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Today the bomb is more threatening than ever for the future of mankind. There have always been vague ideas about the end of the world. Now, however, we are faced with the real possibility of such an end. There has been all too much talk, in this forum, about disarmament, destruction of nuclear vehicles, control, etc., without any good solution being found. The question concerns the weak nations as much as the strong, because the very existence of all life on earth is involved. We, for our part, think that the whole responsibility lies with the great Powers alone; it is they which manufacture and possess these weapons and they refuse to eliminate them unconditionally. In fact, this attitude simple means that, in circumstances which may arise from one day to the next, nuclear weapons are bound to come into use.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Africa, for its part, is not altogether rid of the invaders but, thanks to the decisive action of the Organization, there has been a way of emancipation all over the continent during this period, with the happy result of an increase in the number of Member States and more and more extensive international co-operation. Despite the extraordinary efforts that have been made, the United Nations is more than ever at grips with serious problems of international peace and security, without which it is illusory to speak of the full development of mankind. 59. Among these serious problems, the interest of mankind dictates that the highest priority should be given to disarmament, the economic and social factors threatening the world balance, and decolonization, to mention only a few. 60.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Since we ourselves have suffered enslavement and humiliation under the despicable régime of colonialism, our satisfaction each time foreign domination beats a retreat can be easily imagined. We are fully convinced that these new Members will shoulder their international responsibilities and will be able to make an effective contribution to the further strengthening of the policy of peace and security which remains one of the principal objectives of the Organization. 58. It is not appropriate to cast a quick glance over the Organization's twenty years of activity and draw up a balance-sheet — even a summary one — showing on the credit side some of its most spectacular achievements?”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“55. The delegation of the Niger was very grieved to learn this morning of Mr. Fanfani’s accident. Since it is our turn to speak, we should like to take this opportunity to express to Mr. Fanfani our sympathy, best wishes for a speedy recovery and hope that he will very soon resume his functions as President. 56. After the serious difficulties which obstructed the normal course of work at the nineteenth session, our hopes of achieving good results in the work of the present session are all the higher in that they are based on Mr. Fanfani's tried qualities of statesmanship and his profound knowledge of international problems. 57. My delegation has enthusiastically and warmly welcomed the admission to our Organization of three States — Gambia, Singapore and the Maldive Islands.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“This year as always, the Niger will give unswerving support to any plan or action that will enable the nations of the world dither to settle their difficulties or to work in peace for the development and prosperity of all, and, because we know that these objectives and this hope are the permanent concern of the United Nations, this Organization will always enjoy the resolute and unshakable support of the Government and people of my country.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The United Nations has an essential role to play in connexion with the grave problem of economic inequality among nations, a problem underlying all the other issues now dividing the world. Unless a determined effort is made today to reduce the gap separating those peoples which have all that they need from those which have little or nothing, we will move inexorably towards a more and more explosive situation between rich and poor nations. There is still time — although barely enough — to reflect on this situation and to remedy it. 184. These are the thoughts of my country on some of the problems listed on our agenda.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“For we still expect a great deal from the efforts of the United Nations, particularly in the economic field. 1 need only to recall the hopes placed by so many. States in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, held this year at Geneva, Even if the results fell short of our hopes, my country considers that the Conference represents a first step along a new road, and hopes to see new international machinery established for harmonizing trade relations between the industrialized powers and the developing countries. 182. The Niger commends tills Conference for proposing the establishment of a committee on the preparation of a draft convention relating to transit trade of land-locked countries. This step, which we consider very timely, has my country’s unreserved support. 183.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Any stubborn refusal to bow to the decisions of the General Assembly would not only make it impossible for the United Nations to continue its manifold activities but would represent a serious set-back on the road of international co-operation. We therefore believe that the Powers with major financial responsibilities in respect of the United Nations should do their utmost to prevent this question, which is now political in character, from becoming a question of prestige and leading to a dramatic rupture which would be sadly reminiscent of the fatal errors of the League of Nations. Every avenue should therefore be explored in the quest for an honourable and just solution that will enable the United Nations to continue its work for the greater good of the international community. 181.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“With regard to the situation in China, south-east Asia, Viet-Nam and Korea, our position, which was clearly defined at the eighteenth session remains unchanged, 180. I shall not hide the concern of my Government at the grave situation resulting from the failure of certain States to pay arrears owed to the Organization. We African States are more aware than anyone of the need to sustain, at all costs, the constructive activity of the United Nations and its role in preserving peace. We therefore consider, in view of the findings of the International Court of Justice regarding certain expenses of the United Nations, that there is no room for doubt as to the obligation to pay the arrears owed to the Organization for the operations aimed at restoring peace in the Congo and the Middle East.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“While we welcome the modest signs of an easing of tensions to be found in the recent measures to facilitate movement between the two halves of Berlin, my delegation associates itself with the efforts of the people of the Federal Republic of Germany, by every means in their power, to bring about self-determination through free negotiations, and the disappearance of the wall of shame, so that the German people, reunited forever, may live and prosper in brotherhood. 178. We are sorry to note the continuing deterioration of the Palestine problem and regret that the States directly concerned have not heeded the various resolutions adopted on the question by the Security Council and the General Assembly. Nevertheless, we remain confident that this painful story will have a just and happy ending. 179.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“We call for recognition of the right of self- determination not Only for the African peoples, but for all the peoples of the world who are not permitted to choose freely the regime under which they wish \o live. Both in Asia and in Europe there are nations which have been divided in two as a result of the political fanaticism and rivalries of. the great Powers; the abnormal situation in these countries is not only an intolerable hardship for their peoples but also a permanent source of danger to peace. 177. We are thinking particularly of Germany which, nearly twenty years after the end of the war, is still not allowed to achieve reunification through the free choice of its population.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Naturally, should the present minority Government decide, in defiance of world opinion, to proclaim the country's independence without first granting equal rights to those who constitute the vast majority of the population, we should regard it as our right and duty to support by every means the just struggle of the people of Southern Rhodesia. However, we place our confidence in the United Kingdom Government, which has clearly defined its position, and trust that the United Kingdom, in virtue of the responsibilities which it still has in that Territory, will provide for the drawing up of a new constitution establishing universal suffrage and ensuring the free functioning of democracy. 176.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“What is worse, the two States concerned have further hardened their policies, as is evidenced by the recent executions carried out in South Africa notwithstanding the flood of indignant protests to which these measures gave rise. Furthermore, powerful interests have so far prevented many countries, particularly certain great Powers, from implementing the resolutions of the United Nations. We export these Powers to reconsider their attitude in this regard. 175. In addition to the problems posed by the Portuguese colonies, by South Africa, and by South West Africa where the Pretoria Government is still refusing to implement United Nations resolutions, another cause for concern is the situation in Southern Rhodesia.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Although these principles are implicitly at the basis of all international relations, we think it useful, when they are being systematically ignored, often with tragic consequences as in the Congo, that they should be explicitly reiterated and that their non-observance should be categorically condemned by our Organization. 174. Vast areas of the African continent remain under colonial rule, despite the condemnation of colonialism by the world conscience. Every year large majorities in the Assembly have branded and condemned the colonial policies of Portugal and the apartheid policy of South Africa. However, these fine resolutions have thus far remained a dead letter.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“This leads me to another thorny question, that of the active support given by certain States to subversive movements aiming to overthrow by force the lawful Governments of other countries. This systematic policy of undermining the foundations of other independent States in time of peace is completely intolerable and, in the long run, jeopardizes any true policy of "détente". We therefore fully support the inclusion in the present session's agenda of the item proposed by Madagascar concerning "observance by Member States of the principles relating to the sovereignty of States, their territorial integrity, noninterference in their domestic affairs, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the condemnation of subversive activities" [A/5757 and Add„l].”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“As an African State, my country has been profoundly concerned by recent developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Unswervingly committed to the principle of non-interference, we roundly and unequivocally condemn all forms of intervention, regardless of their origin. 172. We consider it absolutely essential that the Congolese and African peoples should be given a chance to settle this problem in an African context, with the wisdom of which Africa has repeatedly shown proof. We are sure that the efforts of the Organization of African Unity, which has already given its attention to this distressing problem, will always be guided by the sole desire to find a sound, just, African solution. 173.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Let us only hope that from an excess of evil will come forth good, and that the dangers inherent in the proliferation of these terrifying weapons will lead finally to the realization that a complete and controlled ban on nuclear arms is essential for the world's survival. Pending the achievement of this goal, the Niger will support any initiative aiming at progressive and controlled disarmament, and hopes to see an agreement at once on the denuclearization of vast regions which are and must remain outside the sphere of great Power rivalries, and in particular the African continent. 171. Unhappily, that continent is still troubled by grave problems: problems which the independent States of Africa are unanimous in wishing to solve, at whatever cost.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The Government of the Niger has been happy to note that on each occasion it has been possible to avoid the worst, and that there has been no question of any change in the policy of "détente" which was initiated some years ago and confirmed last year by the partial nuclear test ban treaty. While we welcome that situation, we remain conscious that this timid beginning is still a long way from the attainment of true peace based on justice and mutual respect among nations. 170. The dissemination of atomic weapons and the fact that, little by little, further Powers are acquiring nuclear arms are a cause of serious concern to us, as to others.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Since the opening of the General Assembly’s last session, international life has been rich in events; some of these events have been tragic, like the dastardly assassination of President Kennedy, while others have been unexpected, such as the sad death of Prime Minister Nehru. Important changes of government have also taken place elsewhere. There has been no lack of areas of friction; in many parts of the globe armed conflicts have arisen, or have, alas, continued, with the danger >that at any moment they might degenerate into a conflagration which it would be impossible to control. 169.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Carlos Sosa Rodriguez, of Venezuela, for the competence, great distinction, objectivity and dignity with which he conducted our often difficult and sometimes heated debates. 167. Next, we wish to welcome our three new sister nations upon their admission to the international family. For Africa, this marks another step towards its complete liberation and the total elimination of foreign rule. The presence of Malawi, Malta and Zambia in our midst today represents not only a victory for a noble and just cause — the liberation of men — but, above all, a tangible pledge of the radiant future awaiting all oppressed peoples. 168.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“165. Mr. President, the Niger delegation whole-heartedly associates itself with the congratulations extended to you on your election by acclamation to the high post of President of the nineteenth session of the General Assembly. In your eminent person, not only your beautiful country, Ghana, but all Africa has been honoured by your election. Your many years spent in this Assembly, the experience which you have acquired here and your outstanding qualities as a diplomatist made you the natural choice to fill the high office to which you have been appointed. My country welcomes this appointment and wishes you every success in a task which has now been made a delicate one but to which we know that your talents are equal. 166. My delegation wishes also to pay a warm tribute to your predecessor, Mr.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)