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first: 1974-09-24
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“We have yet to develop methods of international co-operation capable of solving problems in the fields of energy, inflation and unemployment. 180. The world economic crisis is a serious obstacle to progress towards the solution of international economic and social problems. In the prevailing situation, it is more difficult to gain acceptance for the demands for increased transfer of resources to the developing countries and for the access of their products to the markets of the industrialized countries. The complexity and urgency of these demands are, however, too important to be brushed aside with a reference to existing economic difficulties. 181. The current economic crisis cannot be solved through protectionism or unilateral measures by individual countries or groups of countries.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“For instance, the North- South dialogue has so far not yielded any decisive break-through in the endeavours towards a New International Economic Order; we have not succeeded in making any substantial progress in the work for international disarmament; the international protection of human rights is still not sufficiently developed; the Middle East and southern Africa are still dangerous areas of conflict; and a critical situation has arisen in South-East Asia. 179. A period of sustained growth in the economy of the industrialized countries has come to an end. These countries are now going through a period of uncertainty and recession. This has, in turn, led to a worsening of the already very difficult situation of the developing countries.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“This is in essence the serious message that the Secretary-General has conveyed to us in his report on the work of the Organization. And he has raised the question of whether we are capable of managing the course of world events. We have to admit that the answer to this question is uncertain, not least when we observe how a series of international negotiating processes are at an impasse.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Mr. President, I should like to congratulate you on your election to the high office of President of the General Assembly. During the many years you have spent at the United Nations as the Permanent Representative of your country, you have built for yourself the reputation of a most dynamic and respected diplomat, and it gives us special pleasure to see you presiding over this session of the General Assembly. 177. I should also like to express to the Secretary- General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, the great appreciation of my Government for his tireless efforts on behalf of the cause of peace all around the world. 178. During the past year the international situation has been marked by uncertainty, tension and conflict. The problems facing us have never been more difficult or complex.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“As a consequence such measures will strengthen the capability of the United Nations to prevent the use of force in international conflicts, and thereby a climate of confidence will emerge. Such a development in its turn could be conducive to disarmament, to strengthening the United Nations also in other fields and to enabling the world Organization to play its full role in the creation of a more secure and just world order.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“This very view would, if accepted, result in no one being able to afford to ask the United Nations for help . It is also untenable because, in practice, it puts the financial responsibility on the troop-contributing countries. 73. Thirdly, we must also give the Secretary-General increased powers to handle the day-to-day problems which arise for the United Nations forces in the field. This will of course have to be done within the terms of reference laid down by the Security Council. 74. The United Nations today can assist in a number of ways in reaching peaceful solutions to conflicts between States. It is for the States Members of the world Organization to make better use of these possibilities. 75.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Here, several measures should be considered. 71. First, we may reinforce United Nations preparedness by means of stand-by forces which may swiftly be deployed when the need arises. Norway and the other Nordic countries have long had such stand-by forces specially earmarked for United Nations service. 72. Secondly, we must find adequate solutions to the problem of financing. States Members of the United Nations have a collective responsibility for strengthening the Organization's capacity to undertake the functions provided for in the Charter. Consequently, these States also have a collective responsibility for the financing of the United Nations peace-keeping operations. The notion that the costs of a United Nations operation should be borne by the parties directly involved or by the so-called guilty parties is untenable.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“This was expressed also in the joint declaration by the Governments of Finland, Sweden and Norway on that occasion. 68. In concluding, I should like to say a few words about the necessity of strengthening the peace-keeping role of the United Nations. 69. The United Nations involvement in Lebanon is an example of an extremely difficult situation which could be solved only through the help of this Organization. In Namibia a strong United Nations presence during the transition period represents more than ever the only alternative to a violent solution. Thus, there are indications that the United Nations peace-keeping role is becoming increasingly important. 70. The most obvious task, and the one that is perhaps easiest to accomplish, is to strengthen the existing United Nations machinery for peace-keeping operations.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“During the seventh session the Conference produced new compromise texts on many of the controversial points holding up the final convention. If we are able to maintain the degree of progress shown in Geneva and New York this year, it should be possible to reach solutions on the hard-core issues facing the Conference. We cannot afford to fail, having reached this stage. In this connexion the possibilities of informal, inter-sessional discussions before the Geneva meetings in March and April next year—if conducive to early completion of the treaty—should be explored. 67. At the closing of the seventh session of that Conference opposition was expressed to unilateral legislation affecting the mining of the international sea-bed area. The Norwegian Government shares this concern.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We shall work to reinforce the view that gross and persistent violations of human rights are the concern of the entire world community. The principle of non-intervention cannot today be seen as constituting any legal obstacle to such violations being dealt with in international forums. 64. We shall put great emphasis on the endeavours to strengthen human rights in the regional context. 65. And we shall attach particular importance to the efforts to combat racism and racial discrimination within the framework of the United Nations Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination, and we hope that this work can be carried out without the introduction of extraneous elements. 66. The Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea continued its efforts to find agreed formulas on major unresolved issues.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The decision to send such a fact-finding mission implies that the world community has accepted the principle that violations of human rights by Member States cannot be regarded as an internal matter outside the competence of the United Nations. 60. In its work to promote the international protection of human rights, my Government emphasizes especially the following points of view. 61. We shall work to strengthen the machinery of the United Nations for the protection of human rights. This includes continued support for the proposal to establish a United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights. 62. We shall work to ensure the establishment of the most consistent and effective procedures possible for dealing with human rights issues in the Commission on Human Rights and in the Human Rights Committee. 63.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“However, we must all admit that there is still much to be done to achieve the fulfilment of these commitment. 58. There are also positive developments in the present situation. In his report the Secretary-General points to a distinct improvement in the co-operative efforts of Member States to deal with alleged violations of human rights. 59. In this connexion there is every reason to welcome the fact that_ the United Nations—with broad support- succeeded in establishing and dispatching to Chile a fact-finding mission to examine the question of missing prisoners. We see this initiative as having ramifications beyond this one country.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“In this connexion I would draw attention to the expert study on the relationship between disarmament and development which was initiated by the special session. The objectives of this study are to identify concrete measures which may make it possible to arrive at a more rational use of the world's scarce resources and in this way contribute towards eliminating some of the underlying causes of armed conflict. 57. On 10 December this year we shall celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. By their acceptance of this Declaration and the subsequent conventions, the States Members of the United Nations have committee themselves to respect and protect the fundamental human rights of their citizens.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“In the years before the next special session our joint task must be to make full use of the momentum thus created so that we may reach the objectives now pointed out for us. 55. The most important direct result of the special session was the strengthening of the international negotiating machinery through the reorganization of the Conference of the Committee on Disarmament and the re-establishment of the United Nations Disarmament Commission. We hope that these decisions will lead to broader participation in the work for disarmament by big and small countries, which have a contribution to make in this field. 56. The dangers inherent in the enormous consumption of resources for military armaments are abundantly clear to us all.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The reconvening by UNCTAD of the United Nations Negotiating Conference on a Common Fund under the Integrated Programme for Commodities later this fall is of particular importance. A break-through on the main outstanding issues at that Conference would create a new and positive climate for the North-South dialogue and hold out promise for the future of the Committee of the Whole and for the upcoming fifth session of UNCTAD. 54. It was hardly to be expected that the General Assembly's tenth special session, on disarmament, should be able to provide a final answer to issues which have preoccupied humanity for generations. In spite of different points of view, agreement was, however, reached on a comprehensive programme of action. This may herald a new era in the work towards disarmament.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The proposals submitted during the first session of the Committee Established under General Assembly Resolution 32/174, the so-called Committee of the whole, for a massive transfer of resources to the developing countries [see A/'33/34, part two J should thus be pursued resolutely. A revitalization of the global economy is in the interest of all countries. 52. My country would like to re-emphasize its support for the Committee of the Whole, which has an important political role to play in the North-South dialogue. It is our sincere hope that the present impasse can be overcome, enabling the Committee to attack the many urgent problems awaiting bold action from the world community through the United Nations. 53. Only through progress on substantive issues can new impetus be given to the North-South dialogue.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“One main reason for the dismal picture has, however, been an absence of the necessary political will. 50. The most compelling reason for renewed and increased efforts in this field is the intolerable situation of the developing countries themselves, characterized by mass poverty and conditions which represent an affront to human dignity. But in the view of my Government the presence of great unutilised productive capacity in the developed world, on the one hand, and the great unfulfilled needs of the developing countries, on the other, also make a convincing case for the new international economic order. 51. We have witnessed over the last few years a growing acceptance of the concept of global interdependence. Now is the time for concrete action.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“In a long-term perspective, bridging the widening gap between the rich and the poor countries represents the greatest challenge to the international community. Although the existing social and economic imbalance cannot be redressed overnight, the need for immediate action is imperative. Thus my Government shares the concern of the developing countries over the present impasse in the North-South dialogue. Progress has been slow in coming. Four years after its adoption, the Programme of Action on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order /resolution 3202 (S-VI)] remains largely unimplemented. The expectations arising out of the consensus of the seventh special session have not been met. The global economic crisis has been adverse consequences.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The task entrusted to the forces has therefore been only partly fulfilled. We attach decisive importance to the full cooperation of all parties in the-implementation of the United Nations mandate and to the restoration of normal and peaceful conditions in the area. We fully support the Security Council decision to renew the mandate of UNIFIL, and we have taken all the necessary steps to continue our participation in the Force. 48. The Nordic Foreign Ministers have recently expressed their support for the efforts of the Lebanese President and Government to preserve the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and to re-establish peace and security in the country. We consider this to be of utmost importance also for future development in the Middle East. 49.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“It remains to find a way to bring the other parties-involved into the peace process.. That is a necessary condition for a just, lasting and comprehensive peace. 46. I would hope that the momentum which now may have been created will be utilized so that the peoples of the Middle East, who for years have been the subject of conflict and confrontation, may soon be able to live in peace .and freedom. The Norwegian Government remains of the view that Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) offer the best foundation for peace in the area. 47. The situation in Lebanon calls for particular attention, in the light of the recent fighting in the country and because the United Nations forces in the south have met with considerable difficulties in the implementation of the mandate given them by the Security Council.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Today our attention is focused on the Camp David agreements and their implementation. Different views have been expressed on these agreements. The Norwegian Government welcomed the initiative of the President of the United States, Mr. Carter, and his efforts in this matter. I would also like to express our hope that the results achieved at Camp David will prove to be a milestone on the road to a lasting peace in the Middle East. I express this hope because we consider inflexible positions to be the greatest threat to peace in the Middle East. It was against this background that the Norwegian Government supported President El-Sadat's bold initiative last fall, an initiative that has now been followed up by the Camp David agreements. We fully realize that the most important problems are still unresolved.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“A solution is possible only if all parties are brought to the negotiating table at the earliest date. We believe also that the United Nations sanctions against the Smith regime must be maintained until a settlement acceptable to all parties concerned has been found. 44. Lately regional or local conflicts in Africa have increasingly added to the tension between the big Powers. This must be avoided not only for the sake of the African countries themselves but also because of the relations between the big Powers. In our opinion conflicts on the African continent must be resolved by the African States themselves, if necessary with assistance from the United Nations. 45. The greatest threat to world peace has for many years been the situation in the Middle East.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We are considering further steps as an expansion of the joint Nordic programme of action against South Africa, which was adopted by the Nordic Foreign Ministers at their meeting in Oslo earlier this year. 42. We are also prepared to lend our support to measures aimed at stepping up the international pressure against South Africa, including mandatory economic sanctions. Through concrete action the international community must demonstrate its solidarity with the peoples of southern Africa in their struggle against racism and apartheid. 43. South Africa's position on the question of Namibia may also have negative effects on the possibilities for a negotiated settlement in Zimbabwe. My country shares the view that a settlement in Zimbabwe that does not include the Patriotic Front will not lead to a peaceful transition to majority rule.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Should it become dear that South Africa has irrevocably rejected further co-operation with the United Nations regarding a peaceful settlement in Namibia, new measures must be taken against South Africa. 41. Midway through International Anti-Apartheid Year we cannot but note that South Africa has not changed its policy of racial discrimination and oppression of the black majority of the people. In this situation the world community has, in our opinion, no choice but to increase the pressures against South Africa. An international mobilization against apartheid is imperative. Norway has, together with the other Nordic countries, already implemented certain measures against South Africa on a bilateral basis.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“I will now address myself to the situation we are facing as a result of South Africa's decision to break off further co-operation with the United Nations regarding a peaceful transition to majority rule in Namibia. This step by South Africa has created a new and serious situation in southern Africa. South Africa's decision is an arrogant challenge to world opinion. The United Nations must react against this affront to our persistent efforts in pursuit of the liberation of Namibia. During this session of the Genera] Assembly we must make it understood that the international community cannot accept a solution which does not embrace all political groups, including the South West Africa People's Organization. Norway, for its part, will not recognize an arrangement established on such a basis.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Practical results can be achieved only through a realistic and pragmatic approach. In order to make proper use of the potential inherent in this Organization we must also recognize its limitations. 39. The Secretary-General focuses also on our work patterns and procedures-and rightly so. It is a question that is technical in nature but one that in the modern world will have political implications. The point is well taken by the Secretary-General when he states: "Once having arrived here by jet aircraft, however, the procedures adopted are much the same as they were in 1919" [See A/33/1, sect. X]. We should therefore seriously contemplate how CT work patterns can be adjusted to the requirements of today. 40.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We are at present confronted with a grave crisis in the world economy. Future prospects have become more uncertain. Within the United Nations this serious situation has a negative impact on the North-South dialogue, in which progress is lacking. 38. The achievements and short-comings of the United Nations are bound to come up for scrutiny at each session of the General Assembly. The report of the Secretary- General on the work of the Organization [A/33/1] offers most valuable comments and suggestions on this subject. Particularly, I have in mind the Secretary-General's comments on the role of the United Nations: what the Organization can and ought to do. Rhetoric may create expectations of immediate over-all solutions to intractable issues, but progress is hardly made in such a, way.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“33. Mr. President, first I should like to congratulate you on your election to your high office. I can assure you of the all-out support of my delegation in your efforts to lead this session of the General Assembly to a successful conclusion. 34. I should like also to avail myself of this opportunity to .welcome the one hundred and fiftieth State Member of the United Nations, Solomon Islands, to which I extend my congratulations. 35. Major international developments took place on the eve of this General Assembly affecting two of the most dangerous conflict areas in the world: the Middle East and southern Africa. The impact of those events will be a major theme in the present general debate. 36. In this context it is also relevant to discuss the various aspects of the United Nations peace-keeping activities. 37.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“For this reason our membership in the United Nations-imperfect as the Organization may be—constitutes a corner-stone of my country's foreign policy. For this reason we will contribute to the strengthening of the United Nations' peace-keeping ability and the vital role of the Security Council in this regard. For this reason we are committed to the strengthening of the capacity of the United Nations to meet the many new challenges that are common to all countries. And for this reason we are also anxious to see that the ongoing efforts to restructure the machinery of the United Nations in the economic and social fields will lead to concrete results during this session of the General Assembly.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“It is vital that all countries attend its next session—which we expect to be the last working session—in a spirit of earnest endeavour and friendly compromise. 230. The Secretary-General's report includes this time the following question: What, in all frankness, is the real position of the United Nations in the affairs of the world? . I will try to answer this question by some reflections on the importance of the United Nations for a small country like my own. 231. Small countries have very limited possibilities indeed to influence the course of international events. For this very reason- they have to rely on a world order founded on the rule of law and not on power, and with rules applying to small and big alike.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“But neither can we accept that the need for economic and social development is an excuse for such practices as the use of torture, arbitrary arrests and political suppression. 229. I should like to refer briefly to the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. My country considers it essential that the new organization for the exploitation of the sea-bed should be given effective powers that will enable it to safeguard the interests of the international community, At the same time it is obvious that the guidelines for the organization's work must take into account the practical possibilities for exploiting the resources of the sea-bed, and create a basis for a reasonable balance between the various interests involved. The Conference is on the point of entering its most crucial phase.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“First, international co-operation for protecting human rights must be strengthened. Flagrant and persistent suppression of fundamental human rights are of international concern. Existing United Nations institutions should be provided with the necessary facilities to work more effectively towards this end. Secondly, we want to support non-governmental organisations which constitute an important supplement to intergovernmental bodies, particularly when it comes to mobilizing public support and understanding for human rights. Thirdly, nothing is more an affront to human dignity than the mass poverty, hunger, unemployment and social misery which are allowed to prevail in so large a part of the world. We cannot concentrate on traditional human rights as long as the basic needs of major groups of the world population have not been fulfilled.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The importance of the work of the United Nations in the field of elaborating norms for the rights of man can be measured only through the impact such norms make in the daily life of human beings all over the world. Human rights should thus be high on the agenda of international co-operation. 227. There is an urgent need to improve the United Nations machinery for the protection of human rights. In this connexion the idea of a United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights merits positive consideration. The idea is not a new one, but it has, in the view of my Government, never been examined on its full merits. 228. My Government recently submitted to Parliament a white paper on Norway and the international protection of human rights . Among the main conclusions here were the following.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The Palestinians must recognize the right of Israel to exist as a State within secure and recognized boundaries, in the same way as Israel must recognize the right of the Palestinians to have a homeland. In this connexion I should like to refer to the communiqué from the Nordic Foreign Ministers' meeting earlier this month. 224. To increase respect for human rights must continue to be one of the basic aims of the United Nations. This follows from the Charter itself. 225. The achievements of the United Nations in the field of spelling out the rights of man have been impressive. The global human rights situation nevertheless gives rise to concern. 226.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“In our view, there may now be a real opportunity to find a solution to the problem that has been hanging over the Middle East and the rest of the world for the whole of this generation. We therefore urge all parties concerned to show the necessary restraint and a true spirit of compromise, so that this opportunity of achieving a lasting and equitable solution will not be lost. 221. In our view, a peaceful settlement in the Middle East must be based on Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). 222. Since the Palestinian question is one of the main elements in the Middle East conflict, the Palestinians should be ensured participation in the negotiations in a manner to be worked out in consultation with all the parties concerned. 223. A real effort must be made by all parties to break the vicious circle of inflexible positions.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“My Government has stepped up its financial and humanitarian aid to the African liberation movements and to the front-line States. It is our intention to further increase our support in the future. 219. Both in Zimbabwe and Namibia it may prove necessary to arrange for a United Nations presence during a transitional period. Norway is prepared to help within the framework of decisions which the United Nations may make and in agreement with the representatives of the peoples of Zimbabwe and Namibia. 220. We have been encouraged by the sustained efforts that have been made to reconvene the Geneva Peace Conference on the Middle East. The Norwegian Government welcomes these efforts.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The Nordic countries have therefore decided to consider possible measures they could adopt jointly in order to contribute to the isolation of the apartheid regime in South Africa. 216. I would fail in my duty if I did not from this rostrum express the deep distress of my Government at the news reaching us of the death of the young black leader, Steven Biko. We urge the Government of South Africa to invite the International Red Cross to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. The frequent deaths of political detainees under highly suspicious circumstances greatly aggravate the serious situation in South Africa. 217. On Zimbabwe and Namibia, we hope that ongoing efforts will shortly lead to majority rule and real independence for the peoples of these two countries. 218.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“213. The Conferences in Maputo and Lagos, and the declarations of these conferences, represent new and important contributions. In our view, they ought to form a platform for new measures. 214. We consider that a decision by the Security Council to introduce a mandatory arms embargo against South Africa would be an important means of influencing the course of events in that country. For our part, we are also prepared to support internationally binding measures of economic boycott against South Africa. Through such measures, the international community could effectively demonstrate its solidarity with the people of southern Africa in their struggle against the system of apartheid. 215. Experience has shown that it is difficult to have collective measures of this nature adopted.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“But I should like to stress that resources released through disarmament should not be instead of, but in addition to, development assistance from other sources. 211. In reading the annual report of the Secretary- General, we are all left with a rather dismal picture of this world of ours. In spite of the ceaseless efforts of the United Nations, assisted by many of its Member States, areas of conflict remain in the Middle East, in Cyprus, in southern Africa, and in other parts of the world and threaten peace far beyond their own areas. 212. In southern Africa the white minority regimes now find themselves more isolated than ever. We must increase the international pressure on these regimes in order to make it abundantly clear that the many decisions adopted by the United Nations regarding the situation in southern Africa must be observed.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We also appreciate the President's decision to start discussions with other producers of arms on measures directed towards multilateral initiatives in this direction. 210. We must bear in mind that this decade has been designated both a disarmament decade and a development decade. In our view there is a close relationship between disarmament and development. The Nordic countries have therefore proposed that a more detailed study be carried out, under the auspices of the United Nations, on the subject of how resources now used for armaments can be released for economic and social development. We have noted that this proposal has received support in the Preparatory Committee for the Special Session.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Furthermore, my Government is deeply concerned at the great increase in international arms transfers. This question ought to be made the subject of a more detailed study, with a view to arriving at international agreements on the limitation of arms transfers. An important practical instrument in this connexion would be to have a United Nations register recording all such arms transfers. 208. Half a dozen of the world's military Powers are together responsible for 90 per cent of the world's arms sales. It would therefore be reasonable to expect these Powers to take the initiative in introducing a more restrictive policy. 209. We have noted with interest President Carter's recent statement on the policy of the United States as regards the sale of arms, as well as his outline of measures to be initiated to limit arms transfers.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“In this connexion the non-proliferation Treaty is of crucial importance, and intensive efforts must be made to secure universal adherence to it. My Government also hopes that substantial progress regarding a comprehensive test-ban Treaty, as well as a treaty on the prohibition of chemical weapons, will be reached before the special session to convene next May. Such agreements, as well as a new agreement on the limitation of strategic arms, would have a beneficial effect on our efforts to achieve a successful outcome of the special session. 206. Another urgent need is for the further strengthening of the international safeguards system. Commercial interests will have to give way to the necessity of avoiding any proliferation of nuclear arms. 207.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“In the meantime we must aim at increased security at a lower level of armaments. 204. The nuclear-weapon States and other States of military importance bear a special responsibility in the field of disarmament. But there are also areas where all of us have both a special responsibility to bear and a special role to play. What I particularly have in mind is the proliferation of nuclear weapons and also the scope and supervision of the international arms trade. 205. If we fail to prevent a steadily increasing number of countries from acquiring production facilities for nuclear weapons, our other endeavours in the disarmament sector will be of little avail. The strengthening of the non-proliferation regime must therefore be given high priority.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Another major item on our agenda is the preparation for the special session on disarmament. This special session will, first, be the most representative forum of States ever convened to discuss this matter; secondly, it will focus the world's attention on the dangers of a continued arms race; and thirdly, it should lay down the necessary guidelines and give incentives for genuine progress in the disarmament negotiations. 202 This special session will provide every country with the possibility—and even more the responsibility-of joining in the effort to see real progress in the field of disarmament. 203. Our final goal is general and complete disarmament under effective international control. This goal can only be reached as the result of a long and gradual process.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“However, the question is whether the opposite reaction would not be the right one: whether making new purchasing power available to the developing countries would not prove to be a stimulus to the entire world economy. The persistent crises in the international economy call for an open-minded appraisal of international economic relations and of the international division of labour. One' result of such an appraisal would most certainly be acknowledgement of the fact that a new world economic order is also clearly in the interests of the wealthy, industrialized countries. Strengthened impulses to economic growth, improved co-ordination of economic policy, and better planning and steering in international economic relations-these are all aspects of a new international economic order which will be to the advantage of all. 202.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Norway has reacted positively to Economic and Social Council resolution 2066 (LXII) passed by the Council a short time ago on assistance to programmes aiming at crop replacement in areas where narcotic plants are cultivated. We have recently entered into an agreement with the United Nations Fund for Drug Abuse Control for the financing of a pilot project in a specific area for this purpose. But substantial results can only be achieved through concerted efforts on the part of the wealthy countries. Yet such an effort would simultaneously contribute to solving one of the most urgent problems confronting our own societies. 201. The current economic situation in the Western industrialized countries seems to be putting a brake on their will and their ability to be more forthcoming towards the developing countries.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“In the present situation the industrialized countries should seek to ensure that their own economic problems do not exert a negative influence on the transfer of resources to the developing countries. 198. On our part, we will fulfil our commitment to reach a level of 1 per cent of our gross national product in official development aid in 1978, notwithstanding an unprecedented deficit in our balance of payments. 199. The mutually beneficial character of international development co-operation should be stressed to reinforce popular support for our efforts. 200. Let me give a small but concrete example of what I have in mind. In many, if not most, countries drug addiction is a very serious problem. This goes for my own country too.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The same is true of the forthcoming negotiations in UNCTAD on a common fund for commodities. We hope that the general agreements on a common fund which was reached in Paris will be maintained during the negotiations on the fund's functions and modalities, so that this central organ, representing a further stage in the implementation of an integrated programme for commodities, can now be realized. 196. My Government will work for the adoption at this General Assembly of the necessary decisions to create a new development strategy. Negotiations should be initiated now to cover a wide range of problem areas involving the whole United Nations system. These negotiations should be conducted with a view to convincing Governments of the necessity of entering into binding commitments. 197.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The Norwegian Government fully understands the developing countries' impatience at the slow rate of progress towards the new world economic order. It is regrettable that the North-South dialogue has so far yielded such limited results and that the implementation of concrete measures is proceeding so slowly even in areas where agreement has been reached. 194. Although the Paris Conference on International Economic Co-operation was instrumental in bringing about a wider understanding of North-South problems, it does not represent the definitive break-through for which the developing countries had hoped. We must see to it that the general understanding in principle reached at the conference in Paris is translated into practical action. The present session of the General Assembly will, in our view, be crucial in this respect. 195.”
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“But the annual military expenditure—$350 billion— represents resources more than 20 times as great as a whole year's development aid from the industrialized nations. 191. And this is happening at a time when the world urgently requires all its energy and resources to meet a series of urgent human problems, as stated in the Secretary-General's report on the work of the Organization. 192. The thirty-second session of the General Assembly is faced with a formidable agenda. But, for the reasons I have just mentioned, two matters must take precedence: first, the relations between rich and poor countries as they appear in the efforts to establish a new international economic order, and secondly, the question of disarmament, especially in connexion with the preparations for the United Nations special session on disarmament. 193.”
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