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first: 1964-09-24
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“This year again, the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee has failed to produce any concrete formula concerning general and complete disarmament. My delegation understands the limitations of the Committee; it has no power to control the expenditure on armaments, which is increasing in astronomical proportions. However, my delegation hopes that the conclusion of a non-proliferation treaty, supplemented by the functional and structural improvement of the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee should help the nations of the world to move towards more extensive arms control and disarmament measures.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“This new trend in international relations is also affecting the attitudes of the non-aligned countries, which, instead of remaining aloof from the two superpowers, are now identifying themselves with their co-operative measures. My delegation's support for the proposed treaty is animated by the same spirit in which we supported the Moscow Treaty. 62. Some non-nuclear-weapon nations are trying to seek a guarantee against nuclear attack. My delegation cannot reconcile itself to this idea because it considers that seeking such a guarantee itself presupposes that the possibility of nuclear war does exist. The efforts and endeavours of all countries should be directed towards the creation of conditions under which the very concept of nuclear war would he abjured. 63.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“One of the most significant achievements of the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee this year, has been the agreement between the super-Powers to present identical texts of a draft treaty on the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons. Although my delegation realizes that the extremely important third clause, concerning international control and methods and procedures of inspection, is not yet agreed upon, the very fact that the two super-Powers have reached an agreement on other basic points of the proposed treaty is in itself a good augury for peace. His Majesty's Government welcomes this draft treaty as a product of peaceful co-operation between the superpowers. 61. My delegation is happy to note that after a long and bitter cold-war situation the super-Powers are now steadily moving towards an era of closer cooperation.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“By refusing to restore the lawful rights of China in the United Nations, a certain section of its membership has already done enough harm to the cause of peace. It would be in the interest of real peace if we could realize Chinese representation in all the negotiations on disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. My delegation believes that reason will ultimately prevail with those who, through their negative attitude, still refuse to recognize the existence of a great nation like China. The sooner they give up this attitude, the better it will be for world peace and security, Nepal has tremendous faith in the United Nations. That faith in itself has always inspired us to maintain that the United Nations will be a more effective instrument of peace with the People's Republic of China than without it. 60.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“But the first requisite for securing peace in the Middle East is the ending of military occupation of foreign lands and the implementation of United Nations resolutions. 59. Whatever the achievements of the United Nations in the field of international peace, the deliberate exclusion of the People's Republic of China from the world body has made the latter less effective and less universal. The most populous nation in the world with its vast land mass, a member of the thermonuclear club In its own right, China cannot be barred indefinitely from its rightful place in the United Nations if there is to be a solution of outstanding international problems affecting the question of war and peace in this troubled world.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“We also believe that Israel in its turn must respect the independence and territorial integrity of its neighbours. 58. Settled international frontiers must be scrupulously respected by all States. If these are violated with impunity, by force of arms, the whole fabric of peaceful international society and the foundations on which the United Nations is built will crumble. Thrice in the life of the United Nations, crisis in the Middle East has erupted. This must not recur. Peace on a more enduring basis must be sought. The great Powers on their part must refrain from interference. Nations in the area must learn to live and let live in peace. The rights of sovereign States, including maritime rights, must be respected.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Israel today occupies territories of its neighbours and, in disregard of a General Assembly resolution, has even proceeded to change the status of the Old City of Jerusalem and integrate the City into its own territory. In consequence of the military occupation by Israel, the Suez Canal, so vital for international commerce, has remained closed indefinitely. His Majesty's Government cannot condone a situation such as this, for which the military occupation by Israel of foreign lands is solely responsible. Even the most extended doctrine of military necessity or self-preservation fails to justify the attitude taken by Israel during the past few months. 57. His Majesty's Government most assuredly recognizes the rights of Israel as a sovereign State and regrets the state of belligerency continuously directed against it.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Indeed, this war was the gravest breach of the peace faced by the United Nations in the last two or three years. Here, not only was the question of the survival and dignity of the contending parties involved, but also the political Interests of the super-Powers were at stake. 55. The emergency special session of the General Assembly convened to deal with the situation brought to light a general consensus among all Member States that forcible occupation of foreign lands should not be permitted, and that terms of peace cannot be dictated by nations which happen to he militarily victorious at the moment. The General Assembly further directed the attention of the world to the fact that the state of belligerency existing in the Middle East was also responsible for the deterioration of the situation in the area. 56.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Once the bombing ends, hostilities cease and a cease-fire is agreed upon, it will not be difficult, we hope, for peace talks to commence among all parties interested in the question of Viet-Nam, including, of course, the Viet Cong, so as to arrive at a solution which will permit the Viet-Namese people themselves to decide their destiny. The paramount concern of those involved in the question of Viet-Nam should be to contribute to the creation of an atmosphere congenial to peace talks. The question of Viet-Nam is basically a political question, and our efforts should be aimed at finding a political solution. 54. The armed hostilities that flared up in the Middle East during the middle of this year between Israel and the Arab States aggravated the already tense situation in the world.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“To the extreme regret of the peace-loving peoples in the world, and the Asians In particular, the war in Viet-Nam goes on, with big-Power interest dominating at the expense of the Viet-Namese people. Our sympathies go out to those brave people in their hour of struggle. 52. Viewed from any angle whatever, the war in Viet-Nam is wrong. This war must end. His Majesty's Government has stated, and I take this opportunity to state again, that the essential condition for the ending of the deplorable situation in Viet-Nam is the cessation of hostilities. The ending of bombing and the de- escalation of other military activities should be the first important step in this direction. To this end we have always supported the efforts made by the Secretary-General to bring peace to this unhappy land. 53.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Nothing Is more deplorable in the contemporary situation than what is happening in Viet- Nam today, and nothing symbolizes and dramatizes the difficulties of a small country — which is moreover divided against its will—more than the question of Viet-Nam. 50. This ancient nation struggled hard and heroically to gain its freedom from the yoke of colonialism and continues to struggle equally hard and heroically to retain it. The Geneva Agreements of 1954 recognized the political independence, integrity and unity of the Viet-Namese people. The determination shown by the Viet-Namese people in their current struggle Is simply an expression of their will to exist as an Independent, unified and rational entity. 51.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The question of decolonization continues to defy peaceful solution, mainly because one or two misguided countries amongst us refuse to recognize fundamental human rights, the basic equality of all mankind and the rights of peoples to freedom and independence. 49. While speaking on the question of war and peace in general, our attention is naturally drawn to a very distressing situation which, although not included in the agenda of the United Nations, might any day lead to most disastrous consequences engulfing all of humanity. I am referring hereto the unjust, inhuman war in Viet-Nam, which, to the horror of mankind, is escalating daily.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Relics of the cold war still continue, to a great extent, to aggravate the tension in Asia, Europe and elsewhere in the world. Big-Power politics and the accompanying interests of the big Powers have kept some nations perpetually divided against their will. The fate of the divided nations, and indeed that of other small nations, is judged in terms of the interests of big Powers. Our Organization itself is still very far from Its goal of universality. 47. The deceleration in the rate of growth of the developing countries has left us far behind the target set for our growth in the United Nations Development Decade. 48.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“He ably presided over the Assembly session when the world was threatened with a grave and serious crisis as a result of the war In the Middle East. 45. The questions before the General Assembly are of great importance. Representatives of 122 countries have assembled here at this session to deliberate on the questions of war and peace confronting us. Some of these questions have their origin in the deep-rooted prejudices among peoples carried over from the pages of past history, while some of them arise from the immediate rivalries among great Powers. 46. A great amount of mutual suspicion and a false sense of security which permeate the actions and behaviour of States have prevented us from proceeding more purposefully towards the goal of general and complete disarmament.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Romania has devoted special attention to fostering this spirit successfully in its relations with the countries of Europe as well as with those elsewhere. And you, Mr. President, for some years now have been personally responsible for the conduct of the foreign policy of Romania, which aims at the development of good relations with all countries of the world on the basis of peaceful coexistence. My delegation believes that you will guide the deliberations of this Assembly with success, and pledges you its support in the discharge of your responsibilities. 44. My delegation would also like to pay its tribute to Ambassador Pazhwak for the exemplary way in which he guided the deliberations of the twenty-first session of the General Assembly, as well as of the fifth special session and the fifth emergency special session.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“41. I bring a message of felicitations and good wishes from my august Sovereign, King Mahendra, for the success of the twenty-second session of the General Assembly. 42. While thanking you, Mr. President, for allowing me to take the floor, I wish to express my delegation's sincere congratulations to you on your election as the President of the General Assembly. 43. This is the first time in the twenty-two years of the life of the United Nations that a representative of a socialist country has occupied the Chair of the Assembly. In your election is reflected not only the international character of the office of the President, but also the spirit of coexistence and co-operation that generally governs the relations between the countries of the West and the East today.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“We express our views on International affairs without fear or favour from any quarter. Nepal has been able to cultivate friendship with all nations of the world having different shades of economic and political systems. We sincerely believe that a small country can live in peace and harmony with big countries, although they may be ideologically far apart. That is why we have put our absolute faith in the principles of peaceful coexistence and in the United Nations, as we have always regarded the world Organization not only as an instrument of peace but also as the protector of the rights of small countries and the moral conscience of mankind.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Under the leadership of King Mahendra, Nepal has launched a vigorous land reform programme and has achieved great success in this regard. We are happy that this land reform programme is being carried out in our country at the same time that the United Nations has considered it desirable to convene the World Land Reform Conference as one of the essential steps for the economic progress of the developing countries. While in many countries, land reforms have been achieved with too much bloodshed and human sacrifice, in Nepal, a silent revolution of land reforms is taking place without entailing In its wake social or political upheaval. 149. As I said earlier, Nepal believes In peaceful coexistence among States and consequently follows a policy of non-alignment. Ours is a policy of positive neutrality.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We feel that it is high time for progress in this field to be reviewed by the General Assembly, bearing in mind the difficulties of countries like Nepal, and a more purposeful approach made to define economic relations, not only between the developed and developing countries, but also among developing countries themselves at various stages of development. In this respect, we hope that the second Conference on Trade and Development to be held next year will prove to be more fruitful than the first. 148. Nepal being an agricultural country, we have reasonably felt that without bringing institutional change in agriculture and freeing the peasants from economic bondage, the goal of self-reliant economy cannot be achieved.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Nepal, like other developing countries, has found it difficult to compete with the goods of more Industrialized countries in the neighbourhood, in the first place, because the cost of production in Nepal at the initial stage of our industrialization tends to be high and, secondly, because the country is handicapped by being landlocked. In these circumstances, we have been compelled to assess the value of the recommendations of the Trade and Development Conference not only in the light of what they mean to the developing countries in relation to the developed nations in matters of trade and development, but also in the light of what they mean to Nepal itself in relation to the more developed countries of the region. 147.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Nepal, being mainly an exporter of primary commodities, is vitally interested in ensuring that the prices of these commodities do maintain a kind of economic relationship with those of industrial goods, Nepal's programme of industrialization is determined basically by a desire to raise the living standard of the people and is, therefore, consumer-oriented. Nevertheless, on account of our great difficulties in transportation, it is not always possible for the new industrial goods produced and being produced in Nepal to reach the people.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Since the beginning of the Development Decade, developments have taken place in the field of economic co-operation of which the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development held in Geneva in 1965 was probably the most significant. The recommendations of the Conference were a result of a great deal of compromise. The basic problem of the rate of price rise of industrial goods far out-stripping that of primary goods does not seem to be nearing solution in spite of that Conference. 146.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“It is high time for the developed countries to respond by means of specific proposals to help the developing countries raise their living standard and attain the minimum growth target. 145. Nepal as a developing country has realized that self-reliance and self-improvement are more important than foreign aid, although in the initial stages of development no developing country could progress without co-operation from others. It is against this background that my delegation suggests that an important point to which this Assembly should devote its serious attention is the acceleration of its efforts towards the promotion of economic co-operation among all Member States.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“At the commencement of the United Nations Development Decade and again in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the developed countries had, by and large, agreed to transfer 1 per cent of their gross national product for the development of the developing countries. But even in the sixth year of the Development Decade, regrettably, we find failure on the part of the developed countries to fulfil their promise, and consequently the modest growth target set for the Development Decade is far behind. There is little hope that this target can be achieved by the end of the Development Decade. The rich countries are growing richer, but the poorer countries are facing economic stagnation. We must devise ways and means to overcome the economic dilemma of this age.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Looking back into the experience of the United Nations in the field of peace-keeping operations, no one, I am sure, could deny the necessity of strengthening the peace-keeping capabilities of the Organization. Had it not been for the timely intervention of the United Nations, the conflicts in Gaza, Congo, Cyprus and Kashmir probably would have escalated into major wars. That many cease-fire lines are being watched by the United Nations observers is no mean achievement of the United Nations. 144. The deceleration in the rate of progress in the developing countries is a matter of primary concern and should be given the maximum attention.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“May I, in this connexion, quote from the speech of the first President of the Security Council at the first meeting of the Council. "Our fellow Members of the United Nations have placed in our hands the primary, but not the sole responsibility, for the maintenance of international peace and security. They have given us authority to act on their behalf, and they will expect us to remember these principles at all times." 142. My delegation has no intention of entering into a dispute regarding the primary and exclusive responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of world peace and security. Our intention is to see that the United Nations becomes an effective instrument for peace. 143.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“My delegation, as in previous years, strongly supports the cause of freedom and independence of the people of South West Africa and considers that the inalienable right of the South West African people to freedom and sovereignty should be restored through international action. Our fight against South Africa's intransigence over this issue remains unabated; we feel that the time has come to help the people of South West Africa by every means so that they may be able to throw off the yoke of South African colonialism and racialism. 141. The efforts to evolve an effective peace-keeping formula have not yet produced any tangible result. The major point of dispute in evolving the formulae rests squarely on the question of the nature of responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Many delegations have shown deep concern and disappointment over the recent decision of the International Court of Justice on South West Africa. While my delegation, because of its respect for the International Court of Justice and for the wisdom and discretion of the judges who are elected by the General Assembly itself, would not wish to enter into dispute with the judgement of the Court, it would have welcomed a verdict by the International Court of Justice on the substance of the case, because such verdict would have greatly contributed to the growth of international law. 140.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“It is important that this Assembly should reiterate its declarations against the present illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia and for the establishment of a majority rule. The people of Nepal will support any move for assisting the people of Zimbabwe in the attainment of their national independence. 138. My delegation would also like to declare its opposition to the evil designs of the South African racist Government to extend the policy of apartheid to to the Territory of South West Africa and ultimately to annex the country. We extend our whole-hearted support to the people of South West Africa in their struggle for independence from the South African racist Government which, by accident of history, has temporarily been administering South West Africa in trust for the world community. 139.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“The illegal regime set up in Southern Rhodesia in defiance of the administering Power and with utter disregard of world opinion is a challenge to our Organization, In spite of the resolutions adopted by the United Nations, no serious attempts have been mads by the administering Power and other big countries to bring down the illegal regime. Lack of serious action on the part of the big Powers to end this regime and establish a democratic rule on the basis of one man, one vote in Southern Rhodesia does in fact lend basis to the suspicion as to whether the whole drama was not a shrewd bid to maintain white supremacy through colonial and racial exploitation in the whole southern part of Africa. 137.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“At its twentieth session, the General Assembly decided [resolution 2054 (XX)] to enlarge the Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid of the Republic of South Africa. But regrettably, none of the major trading partners of South Africa expressed a willingness to serve on the Special Committee. This refusal on the part of some of the Member States to co-operate in implementing a resolution adopted by the General Assembly to the extent of joining a Special Committee of the General Assembly, indicates some inherent weakness in the Organization, 136.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Nepal has always made common cause with the African brothers in their fight against racialism. Nepalese representatives to the Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa have been privileged to serve as Rapporteurs of that Committee. We have constantly maintained that the end of racialism in South Africa will contribute greatly to world peace; and the establishment of the rule of the majority in South Africa should receive universal encouragement and support. 135. The racial problem of South Africa could have been more easily solved had there been a possibility of dialogue between the States supporting the South African racial regime and those opposed to it.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“My delegation is deeply distressed to note that Portugal and South Africa, the two remnants of colonial Powers, in their deliberate disregard of world public opinion expressed through the resolutions of the General Assembly, have been receiving generous blessings from their major trading partners. We, the people of Nepal, extend our whole-hearted support to the unrelenting struggle waged by the brave peoples of Angola, Mozambique and the so-called Portuguese Guinea against Portuguese colonial aggression. Portuguese colonialism and South African racialism are the twin pillars of the relics of imperialism. Those two colonial Powers have unfortunately failed to realize how weak the foundations of these twin pillars are before the surge of popular movement towards the achievement of independence, sovereignty and equality. 134.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“I should like to take this opportunity to express the appreciation of His Majesty's Government of the work accomplished so far by the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. The members of the Special Committee deserve our hearty congratulations on their hard work and fine achievements. The recommendations of the Special Committee made after a series of meetings during this year in Africa, and the reports of its Sub-Committee submitted after on-site study of the problems pertaining to certain colonial territories should receive our maximum attention. 133.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“The soft landing on the moon has opened up new vistas for man's communion with the celestial bodies. 131. It is a matter of deep regret that, even six years after the adoption of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, certain colonial Powers, particularly Portugal and South Africa, have refused to recognize the right of colonial peoples to independence and sovereignty. They are continuing their repressive policy of exploiting the colonial peoples to their maximum advantage and to the utter detriment of the hapless peoples groaning under the worst form of colonial domination. His Majesty's Government of Nepal has repeatedly declared in international forums, including this body, its opposition to colonialism in all its forms and manifestations. 132.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We consider that there should be little difficulty in further coalescing the remaining basic points on which agreement has not yet been reached and presenting the draft treaty to the General Assembly for adoption. 130. Since the signing of the partial test-ban Treaty, relations between the two super Powers have been increasingly cordial. This is an extremely good augury for world peace and security. If the spirit of the two draft treaties on the use of outer space and celestial bodies for scientific and peaceful purposes could be maintained, we are confident of greater progress and material welfare for the people living on this planet. I should like to take this opportunity to congratulate the super Powers again on their exceptional scientific achievements in outer space.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We have always had an absolute faith in these principles, which we consider to be of fundamental importance for the growth of peace and friendship among nations. We have witnessed in the recent past that unsolicited armed intervention and other direct or indirect forms of interference in the affairs of other States necessarily bring in their wake complicated international problems, endangering the peace and security of many nations. 129. The delegation of Nepal welcomes the two draft treaties on outer space and celestial bodies proposed, one by the United States [A/6392] and one by the Soviet Union [A/6352], We are, moreover, happy to note that there is a remarkable agreement between the two drafts on fundamental points.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We are convinced that a disarmament conference actively participated in by all principal nuclear Powers of the world would be successful in evolving effective machinery for disarmament. 128. Nepal believes that the only wise policy for States to pursue is that of peaceful coexistence. We believe that one of the tenets of peaceful coexistence is non-interference in the domestic affairs of other States. His Majesty King Mahendra has, time and again, laid stress on the principle of non-interference in the domestic affairs of another country as the cornerstone of Nepal's foreign policy. It is in this spirit that my delegation has supported the United Nations Declaration on the Inadmissibility of Intervention in the Domestic Affairs of States and the Protection of Their Independence and Sovereignty, adopted last year [resolution 2131 (XX)].”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“If the comprehensive test-ban Treaty is not possible only because some Powers feel that a verification system is lacking, then we could very well recommend the acceptance by the parties of the formula put forward by the eight non-aligned members of the Eighteen- Nation Disarmament Committee for inspection by invitation, or its Swedish variant. We feel that the nuclear Powers could at least undertake an experimental suspension of underground nuclear tests and start negotiations on a comprehensive test-ban treaty. 127. Guided by a sincere desire for peace, my delegation was happy to support the proposal for the convening of a world disarmament conference. But, regrettably, the big Powers have shown very little interest in the initial preparations for convening the conference.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“It was in this spirit that we associated ourselves with many countries in signing the partial nuclear test-ban Treaty, In the international situation of today, fraught as it is with the gravest of contradictions, we feel that we cannot reject the slow method of achieving the final objective of complete and general disarmament through a series of steps of limited nature. We say this, although we are aware of the less encouraging developments in the world following the signing of that Treaty. 126. The progress of disarmament negotiations has been slow. Even the partial test-ban Treaty has not been extended in scope to cover underground tests as well.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Although the usefulness of the first cannot be denied, nevertheless it has become almost ineffective after endless, inconsequential talks which moved in a circle. The second ended only with the partial nuclear test-ban Treaty. 125. While we believe that nothing short of complete and general disarmament will meet the situation, we have given our support to any limited measure that haB been agreed, in the hope that it might lead to some promising lessening of tension in the world.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Complete and general disarmament should apply to both conventional and nuclear weapons. The disastrous consequences of the present armaments race are obvious enough. Considering the huge sum of money that goes into the piling up of armaments with the vast technological and scientific resources involved, developing countries such as Nepal have every reason to suggest saving on armaments and utilizing the money and resources in the worthier and more humane cause of rehabilitating the less fortunate section of mankind. 124. For this reason we have always lent our support to the moves for disarmament, whether within or outside the United Nations. We had placed special hope on the Conference of the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee and the three-Power negotiations on the banning of nuclear tests.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We feel that without the active participation of China in world affairs the great questions of the day cannot be resolved. The United Nations will be a more effective instrument of peace with the People's Republic of China than without it. 122. Disarmament is, undoubtedly, one of the most important problems of war and peace. The sense of urgency which should have been attached to this problem is unfortunately lacking. The arms race is continuing in almost geometric proportions. While the estimate of expenditure on armaments was $100,000 million a year towards the end of the fifties, by the middle of the sixties it has risen to $200,000 million annually. This figure is far more than the combined national income of all the developing countries. 123. This situation underlines the need for complete and general disarmament as soon as possible.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Our experience from our relations with China has shown that it pursues a strict policy of noninterference, equality and mutual respect. 121. Nepal attaches great importance to the United Nations. We welcome any move calculated to strengthen the world Organization. We believe that the United Nations will be strengthened when its membership becomes universal. For this reason also we have been advocating that the People's Republic of China should be accorded its proper representation in the United Nations. It is unfortunate that the people's Republic of China, with all its vast resources and manpower, should be kept forcibly out of the world Organization. In the present conditions of tension, the People's Republic of China has a most important and vital role to play in international affairs.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“It is therefore heartening to note that Indonesia has seen its way clear to resume co-operation with the United Nations. 120. I wish to refer now to the question of the lawful representation of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations. This is a great and urgent question and should therefore receive the priority of our attention. The United Nations will remain disabled in fulfilling its objectives of peace so long as the existence of 700 million Chinese people continues to be ignored. To ignore China is bad enough; to try to perpetuate this situation by advocating a two-China theory is worse. There is only one China, and there is no escaping the fact that the present Government in Peking represents that China in all its totality. China is not only an ancient nation: it is also a mighty nation.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Indonesia and Malaysia are neighbours, very close both racially and culturally. By ending the state of confrontation, the leaders of both countries not only rendered a service to their peoples but also contributed to the lessening of tension in South-East Asia, in particular, and in the world in general. 119. I wish also to welcome the Indonesian decision to rejoin the United Nations and to take part in its deliberations. Indonesia has been one of the most active members of the Afro-Asian family in fostering and promoting international brotherhood. Whether in Bandung, Belgrade, Cairo or the United Nations, the active participation of Indonesia in international affair s has yielded many positive results, of which the peaceful solution of the West Irian question is an example.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“The Viet-Namese people have inalienable rights to unity, independence and sovereignty, and their wishes should be respected in the event of any kind of settlement of the question. 117. The question of Viet-Nam is essentially one of a nation divided against its will. Unfortunately, there are also other nations in the world, such as Germany and Korea, which are divided against their will. We know that divided peoples, whether in Viet- Nam, Korea or Germany, want to unite. Unification is their natural aspiration. It is our view that no nation has any right to place obstacles in the way of the fulfilment of this aspiration. 118. We are happy that the prolonged state of armed confrontation between Indonesia and Malaysia, which had further aggravated the already tense situation in South-East Asia, has come to an end.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“It is most unfortunate that great-Power politics should have stood in the way of any natural, peaceful solution of the Viet-Nam question. 115. The Secretary-General has made an eminently sensible proposal for the immediate cessation of the Viet-Nam conflict. He suggests the ending of bombing in North Viet-Nam, a scaling-down of military activities in South Viet-Nam, and the beginning of talks among all parties, including the Viet-Cong. 116. We feel that the first prerequisite for the solution of the Viet-Nam question is an immediate ceasefire. Once a cease-fire is arrived at, peace can be negotiated among the parties concerned and apolitical settlement made on the basis of the Geneva Agreements.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“To insist on a military solution of the Viet- Nam question may, in our opinion, turn into the greatest political blunder of our age. The problem of Viet-Nam is larger than a military problem, and indeed larger than a political problem, because at present it is a human problem, Viet-Nam today most vividly and most pathetically symbolizes the difficulties of a small country. 114. The Geneva Agreement of 1954 was certainly a move in the right direction, and it has been made amply clear now that the deliberate and escalated violation of that Agreement in recent times has led only to further miseries for the Viet-Namese people. The present division of Viet-Nam is artificial, and we know that the people of Viet-Nam want to unite.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“My delegation thinks that the most agonizing problem facing the world today is that of the unending and most inhuman war in Viet-Nam. 112. The situation in Viet-Nam has been causing us the greatest concern. We fear that this situation may lead the world to a point of no return. Nepal has repeatedly stated that any provocation leading to the escalation of the conflict must be avoided. But contrary to reasonable appeals from all peace-loving countries, there are no indications of any genuine attempt at a peaceful solution of the Viet-Nam question. 113. We cannot but realize the utter futility of the senseless war in Viet-Nam, from whatever point of view we look at the situation in that country. The hardships to which the Viet-Namese people, through no fault of their own, have been subjected have no parallel.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)