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first: 1977-09-24
most recent: 1981-09-24
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“Non-nuclear States rightly fear that unilateral and bilateral positive security assurances would turn them into protectorates of the guarantor nuclear Power or Powers; but multilateral positive guarantees within the framework of Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, which recognizes the right of States to individual and collective self-defence, would in no way constitute an infringement of their sovereignty and independence, inasmuch as the nuclear umbrella provided would be integral to the universal collective security system expressly envisaged by the Charter. 38. The establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones constitutes a most effective measure of disarmament and also of non-proliferation.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“I also put forward at the tenth special session the idea of positive security guarantees in order to strengthen the credibility of the positive, though highly qualified and conditional, security assurances extended to non-nuclear- weapon States by the three nuclear-weapon Powers in Security Council resolution 255 (1968). Those assurances by the three nuclear-weapon Powers are embodied in their unilateral declarations of intention to come to the assistance of a non-nuclear State victim of nuclear aggression. 37.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Although the Soviet proposal, in content, remains highly qualified and would need to be appropriately amended in order to elicit the support of the other nuclear-weapon Powers and the acceptance of the non-nuclear-weapon States, it constitutes an important response to the concerns and preoccupations of the latter group of States. Hence we hope that the new item [item 128] will receive serious consideration at this session and be remitted to the new Committee on Disarmament for negotiation. At the same time, I would recall the formula adopted by the General Assembly on Pakistan's initiative in resolution 31/189 C, which would extend negative security guarantees to all non-nuclear-weapon States which are not parties to the nuclear security arrangements of certain nuclear-weapon Powers. 36.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“At the tenth special session the nuclear-weapon Powers responded in some measure by unilateral declarations concerning the non-use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear-weapon States; - it, except by the People's Republic of China, those Powers made their statements so qualified and hedged by reservations that they fell far short of constituting credible or meaningful undertakings. 35. Pakistan has consistently maintained that security guarantees to non-nuclear States should be given multilateral form, and should not be put forward as bilateral transactions. Therefore' we note with special interest the proposal of the Soviet Union on the conclusion of an international convention on the strengthening of guarantees of the security of non-nuclear States [see A/33/241J.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“This would be an important contribution towards evolving the consensus to be jointly developed by the nuclear-weapon and non- nuclear-weapon States on ways and means of preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons. 33. We firmly believe that if the non-proliferation regime is to be fully developed and truly strengthened it must be complemented and reinforced by security guarantees of both a negative and a positive character to non-nuclear States, thus striking a more equitable balance in the rights and obligations of nuclear and non-nuclear-weapon States. 34. For several years Pakistan has called for agreement among the nuclear-weapon Powers on negative security assurances to non-nuclear-weapon States. A few years ago we submitted a formula on the subject which was adopted by the General Assembly.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The strengthening of the non-proliferation regime is a matter of great urgency. We believe that the twin objectives of nuclear non-proliferation and the development of the peaceful uses of nuclear technology can and should be reconciled. The inalienable right of all States to develop and acquire nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, without discrimination, was upheld by the previous session of the General Assembly [resolution 32/87 F] and the special session devoted to disarmament. However, we regret that the restrictive and discriminatory policies adopted by some supplier States have remained unchanged. We very much hope that international co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy will be promoted.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Suggestions have been made for an immediate ban on the deployment of other types of nuclear weapons, such as the neutron bomb and the SS-20 limited-range mobile missile. We see no reason why these measures, as well as the proposal to prohibit the flight tests of new strategic delivery vehicles, should not also be given the highest priority in the negotiations on nuclear disarmament. 31. The two super-Powers are pledged to conclude an agreement at the third series of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks immediately following the conclusion of one at the second series in order to effect further major reductions of their nuclear weapons and delivery systems. We consider that the prohibition of the use, or threat of the use, of nuclear weapons should also be concluded as soon as possible after the third series. 32.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We also urged, in parallel with these two processes, mutual and balanced reductions of armed forces and armaments in Europe, followed by the prohibition of the first use of nuclear weapons by the nuclear-weapon Powers—as, for example, on the lines pledged unilaterally by the People's Republic of China. 29. These suggestions are fully in accord with the Declaration and Programme of Action contained in the Final Document [ibid., sects. II and III]. I hope that at the current session the General Assembly will find it possible to reach consensus on these priority measures and to commend them to the two major nuclear Powers, which bear special responsibility for nuclear disarmament by reason of having accumulated the largest nuclear stockpiles, and that it will also commend them to the members of the two opposing military blocs. 30.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Altogether it constitutes a considerable achievement, which would have been greater if there had been a higher degree of involvement of the leading military Powers, particularly in regard to the immediate measures that can be taken in conventional disarmament and in strengthening the non-proliferation regime. 28. In the special session we proposed that the most immediate consideration be given to the conclusion of an agreement at the current second series of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks and to the comprehensive test-ban treaty by the three nuclear Powers presently engaged in negotiations to halt underground nuclear weapons tests.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Only a few months ago the tenth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament adopted by consensus a detailed plan of work for comprehensive disarmament and established new negotiating machinery, which promises to ensure the participation of all the nuclear-weapon Powers in the disarmament negotiations and deliberations. The Final Document of the tenth special session [resolution S-10/2] accords the highest priority to nuclear disarmament, together with certain measures of reduction of armed forces and conventional armaments.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“In Zimbabwe the so-called "internal settlement" stands exposed as a device to prolong white minority rule. The Smith regime, after some prevarication, has reverted to brutal repression of the people of Zimbabwe and has resumed armed attacks on the freedom fighters and neighbouring States. These desperate acts cannot sustain the white minority in power, The path of wisdom lies in a peaceful and immediate transfer of power to the majority of the people of Zimbabwe, led by the Patriotic Front. What is to be gained by delaying the inevitable by a few months, at the cost of a bloody racial conflict in Zimbabwe, which would destroy all hopes of a multiracial society? 27. Disarmament is central to the quest for international peace and security.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“It is deplorable that even 30 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights the international community has not succeeded in eliminating the abhorrent practice of apartheid in South Africa. Pretoria remains adamant in refusing to dismantle the structure of racism. The- economic collaboration of certain States encourages South Africa in its obduracy. The threat to peace posed by South Africa's policies would assume a graver dimension if it were to realize its ambition of acquiring nuclear weapons capability. It is time the Security Council enforced the demand in its resolution 418 (1977) that all States sever economic, military and other links with South Africa and adopt effective measures to prevent the racist regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. 26.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We also commend the flexibility and statesmanship demonstrated by the President of SWAPO, Mr. Sam Nujoma, in accepting the five-Power plan. 24. Pakistan strongly condemns South Africa's repudiation of its earlier agreement to abide by the provisions of Security Council resolutions, and welcomes the Security Council's determination to proceed with the arrangements, in accordance with resolutions 431 (1978) and 432 (1978), to ensure the early independence of Namibia through free and fair elections under the supervision and control of the United Nations, with the objective of securing the withdrawal of South Africa's illegal administration in Namibia. Should South Africa not respond to the Security Council's latest call, the only alternative left would be to adopt drastic measures, including economic sanctions against South Africa. 25.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We believe that the resolution of this problem should be possible through negotiations between the two communities on a basis of equality and within the guidelines agreed upon between late Archbishop Makarios and Mr. Denktas, with the participation of the Secretary- General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, and within the framework of an independent, sovereign, non-aligned, bicommunal and bizonal federation of Cyprus. The statement of the Turkish Foreign Minister in the General Assembly the other day [19th meeting] has further convinced us that the present opportunity for peace-making should not be lost. 23. Peace is also imperilled in southern Africa. We appreciate the sustained mediatory efforts of the five Western Powers in evolving the agreement on Namibia's transition to independence under the-control and supervision of the United Nations.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The restoration of normality in Lebanon and the preservation of Lebanon's territorial integrity are inextricably linked with a comprehensive solution of the Middle East conflict. We view with deep anguish the continuing tragedy of that country, whose body lies bleeding and is being torn apart by fratricidal strife. We extend our full support to UNIFIL. 22. Cyprus continues to be another source of concern for international peace. We note with regret that there has been no resumption of the talks between the two communities, despite the commitment by the leadership of the Turkish community to a spirit of conciliation and flexibility in the negotiations.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The United Nations has an inescapable responsibility to redeem its solemn pledges to the Palestinian people. 20. We therefore support the convening of a special session of the Assembly to resolve the Palestine question, which is the core of the Middle East conflict. And in regard to the claims of the Palestine Liberation Organization to be legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, let us also recall what was said at a historic moment of peacekeeping by an eminent statesman. At the Conference for the Conclusion and Signature of the Peace Treaty with Japan in 1951 he said: "Fellowship is not the mood of peoples who are denied fellowship." Regard for justice rarely animates those who have been made to suffer such cruel wrongs that their suffering has a bearing on the present peace. 21.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Immediate steps need to be taken to maintain the momentum for the achievement of a just and comprehensive settlement on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions and the participation of all the parties concerned, including the Palestine Liberation Organization, which has been recognized by the international community as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. Since the Second Islamic Conference of Kings and Heads of State and Government, held at Lahore in 1974, the Palestine Liberation Organization stands on an equal footing with other national liberation movements recognized as such by the international community, for example, the South West Africa People's Organization SWAPO and the Patriotic Front of Zimbabwe.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“As far back as the First World War the call went out from a great Power for a peace without annexations and indemnities, a peace based on the principle of the self-determination of peoples. What followed however was a sort of Carthaginian peace, which sowed the dragon's teeth. 18. During the Second World War a great war leader proclaimed the following principle: "In war—resolution: in defeat—defiance; in victory—magnanimity; in peace- goodwill". We would appeal to the peace-makers to eschew a punitive peace of annexation and occupation and opt for a settlement in a spirit of magnanimity and goodwill. 19.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“It will be recalled that following the initiative of Pakistan, the Security Council adopted resolution 267(1969), under which the principle of inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by military conquest was made applicable to the Holy City of Jerusalem. We note that the United States continues to recognize Arab Jerusalem as occupied territory, as stated by Mr. Yost in the Security Council on 1 July 1969. The General Assembly in resolutions 2253 (ES-V) of 4 July 1.967 and 2254 (ES-V) of 14 July 1967 declared as null and void the measures taken by Israel to annex the Holy City of Jerusalem. 17. What is the kind of peace that the international community envisages for Palestine?”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“However, a peace formula that is acceptable to all the parties in the Middle East question remains to be devised. 15. For some years now, there has been a consensus in this Organization, based on Security Council resolutions 242(1967) and 338(1973) as well as resolution 3236 (XXIX) of the General Assembly, that the prerequisites for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East remain: first, Israeli withdrawal from all the occupied Arab territories, including the Holy City of Jerusalem; and secondly, the fulfilment of the national and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people including their right to establish an independent State in Palestine. No comprehensive settlement can ignore these imperatives. 16. The restoration of the Holy City of Jerusalem to Arab sovereignty must form an integral part of any comprehensive settlement.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Economic co-operation with the Soviet Union has been enlarged and State relations continue to be developed on the basis of the principles of peaceful coexistence. 13. Association with the non-aligned movement last July has added a further dimension to our consistent solidarity with the collective endeavours of the non-aligned countries for peace, justice and progress in the world. 389 14. The conflict in the Middle East continues to be a cause for deep anxiety to the international community. We have closely followed the personal involvement of the President . of the United States, Mr. Carter, in the peace-making efforts culminating in the Camp David summit meetings. The full impact of the framework accords'' will become clear with time.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Sincere efforts have been made to promote friendly relations with Afghanistan on the basis of the five principles of peaceful coexistence. The President of Pakistan, Mr. Zia-ul-Haq, was the first Head of State to visit Kabul after the new Afghan Government assumed power. 9. Co-operation with fraternal countries, namely, Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other Arab States, and Bangladesh, in the political, economic and other areas has been further developed. 10. Bonds of enduring friendship with China have been reinforced with the opening of new routes of trade and access. 11. Relations with the United States have been pursued in the spirit of traditional friendship and co-operation. 12.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Let me dwell for a moment on Pakistan's endeavours in the past year to promote peace and co-operation. 7. The process of normalization of relations with our neighbour, India, has been maintained. We shall continue our endeavours to promote good neighbourly relations by addressing ourselves to the underlying causes which in the past have impaired bilateral relations. We look forward to a just and honourable solution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in the spirit of the Simla Agreement of 2 July 1972 on the basis of the relevant resolutions of the United Nations. Such a solution would open new vistas of co-operation between Pakistan and India and make an immense contribution to the strengthening of peace and stability in Asia and the world. 8.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Since last year the world has become a more troubled place: new areas of global tension have emerged as a result of the exacerbation of relations between the two; leading military Powers; disputes among States and internal conflicts are being resolved through [external intervention and recourse to the use of force; the arms race continues unabated and now encompasses most, of the regions of the world; the world economy remains in the grip of an endemic crisis; the rich Nations are in the midst of a protracted recession; most of the poor are on the brink of economic disaster; international co-operation is at an ebb; and pressing global problems have not moved any closer to solution. These are the daunting challenges which overshadow the current Assembly session. 6.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“In his report on the work of the Organization for 1978 IA/33/11 the Secretary-General, Mr. Waldheim, has summed up the activities of the United Nations since the thirty-second session. His deep insights into the political, economic and moral imperatives confronting the international community have enriched our understanding of their nature and magnitude. I take this opportunity of reaffirming the full confidence of my Government in his leadership of the world Organization. 5.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Mr. President, the Pakistan delegation congratulates you most warmly on your election to preside over this session of the General Assembly. We are confident that your mature understanding of the role of the United Nations in the contemporary age will enable you to steer the proceedings of this thirty-third session to a successful conclusion. 2. We also congratulate Mr. Lazar Mojsov, who handled with great skill and ability the deliberations of the thirty-second session and the three special sessions, including the tenth special session devoted to disarmament. 3. Solomon Islands is the first among the new Member States to be admitted to the world Organization this year. We warmly welcome it in our midst and pledge our goodwill, friendship and co-operation to the new State. 4.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We shall continue to work actively for this goal within and outside the United Nations.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The promise held out by the Charter of a community of nations acting collectively to safeguard peace and promote prosperity throughout the world still remains a distant goal. This promise can—and it must-be realized. Those States which possess greater power have the greatest obligation to work towards a just and stable world order. Their policies and actions, if inspired by a vision of an interdependent world, can make an immense contribution to the realization of this objective. Yet, it is always the weak and the dispossessed who must struggle for change. Thus, the countries of the third world, too, have an equal responsibility to bring to bear their distinctive contribution to the collective efforts for a better world. 215. Pakistan is committed to this objective of a democratic and equitable world order.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“In case the special session of the Assembly fails to reach some concrete agreements on these issues, it may become necessary to consider the reconvening of the Conference of Non-Nuclear-Weapon States to consider measures by which their security can be safeguarded in the nuclear era. 213. The world situation continues to be dominated by the challenge of unfulfilled hopes. It presents a picture of striking contrasts. Colonial empires have fallen to the forces of freedom. But political independence has not assured the emergent nations full control over their destiny. These nations remain subject to an inequitable economic system which was designed to serve the aims of domination and exploitation. Their security is constantly exposed to the pulls and pressures of the politics of power. 214.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The special session can also serve to strengthen the non-proliferation regime established by the non-proliferation Treaty. To these ends, the special session of the General Assembly on disarmament should, in our opinion, address itself inter alia to concrete measures such as creation of zones of peace and of nuclear-weapon-free zones in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and the South-West Pacific; formulation of credible security assurances for non-nuclear-weapon States; and the promotion of regional negotiations on mutual and balanced reduction of military forces, armaments and expenditures. 212.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We believe that a coherent and even-handed policy of restricting arms sales should not be divorced from the indigenous military production capability of the recipient State. Armaments, whether produced at home or imported from abroad, serve precisely the same purpose. A great majority of developing countries do not manufacture defence equipment themselves. Equal restrictions on arms transfer to these countries could have an unequal effect and leave them virtually defenseless. 211. The forthcoming special session of the General Assembly on disarmament provides the opportunity not only to formulate a political declaration and action programme but also to achieve some meaningful agreements on specific proposals for limitation and control of armaments and disarmament on a global as well as a regional basis.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“In this context I cannot help but deprecate statements which seek to confer pre-eminent status to one or the other country in this or that region. The award of such a role clearly undermines the principle of sovereign equality upon which relations between States, large or small, are based. Far from contributing to stability in South Asia, such doctrines do a disservice to the process of reconciliation and peace. My delegation feels that the forthcoming special session on disarmament should, in its declaration, commit all States to eschew attempts at domination of any kind. 210. The policy of selective denial of arms will merely aggravate military imbalances, and will heighten a sense of insecurity in those countries which are adversely affected. Regional tensions and instability are the almost inevitable consequence.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“As a result of efforts extending over a decade, Pakistan was able to promote, at the last session of the General Assembly, a wide measure of consensus on a resolution putting forward a specific formula. We would again urge the nuclear Powers to give serious consideration, as invited by this resolution, to extending an undertaking not to use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against those non-nuclear States which are not parties to the nuclear security arrangements of some nuclear Powers. 209. The Charter of the United Nations conceives of a just and stable structure of international peace and security built on the universal principles of sovereign equality and independence of States. Such a structure of peace is incompatible with hegemony or assertions of regional predominance.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“So we note with satisfaction from Foreign Minister Gromyko's statement of this morning [8th meeting] that the Soviet Union for its part has found it possible to come forward with its proposals for actual reductions of such weapon systems. 208. Pakistan has consistently endeavoured to strengthen the non-proliferation regime established by the Treaty on the non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and by Security Council resolution 255 (1968) on security assurances to non-nuclear-weapon States. The two instruments constitute an integral whole. Since that time, we have tried our best to focus attention on the imperative need to strengthen this Security Council resolution in order to make the assurances more credible.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Nor have the two super-Powers come to grips with the crucial problem of actual reductions in their nuclear-weapon stockpiles and delivery systems. We cannot but express our disappointment that they have not yet been able, even 10 years after their solemn pledge in the non-proliferation Treaty, to bring about nuclear disarmament. The proposal put forward by President Carter in this forum on 17 March for deep reductions in the nuclear offensive systems of each side, was, in our view, praiseworthy in the spirit of its general approach. Any agreement would, of course, need to respect the central principle that each step of nuclear disarmament is not to the advantage of one side or at the expense of the other.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We note that the super-Powers have initiated bilateral consultations on the subject of their military presence in the Indian Ocean. We believe, however, that full consultations on this entire question should take place in the Ad Hoc Committee with the participation of all the States concerned. 207. The ever growing nuclear arsenals of the two superpowers pose the gravest threat to international peace and security. While we note that the United States and the USSR will do nothing incompatible with the Agreement reached at the first round of the SALT talks after it expires in the next few days, we are concerned that the Vladivostok agreements are yet to be translated into an accord at the second round of the SALT talks.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“For our part, we have always felt that this commitment and those given by the other States of South Asia need to be embodied in a formal multilateral instrument. Our proposal for the establishment of a South Asian nuclear-weapon-free zone offers complete assurance against the proliferation of nuclear weapons. 206. More resolute action is also required to establish a zone of peace in the Indian Ocean. The stability of this vital area cannot but be affected by the military presence of outside Powers and the encouragement of hegemonic tendencies within the region. The creation of a zone of peace would therefore require the elimination of both these dangers as well as the prohibition of nuclear weapons from the area.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The proposals for the creation of nuclear-weapon- free zones in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia have acquired even greater urgency in view of the reported preparations by South Africa to explode a nuclear device. No less immediate is the danger in the Middle East and in South Asia. We, therefore, urge the major nuclear Powers and their allies to adopt a more positive position on these proposals. 205. At its thirty-first session, the General Assembly called for consultations among the States of South Asia with a view to establishing a nuclear free zone in the region. Despite the willingness of most of the regional States to enter into such consultations, a meeting for this purpose has not yet been found possible. We have noted the declarations of Prime Minister Desai of India, expressing a commitment not to develop nuclear weapons.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“My delegation would suggest that at its current session, the General Assembly approve a set of principles for the transfer of nuclear technology and facilities for peaceful purposes. These could include the following: international co-operation to ensure the optimum use of nuclear energy for power generation and other peaceful applications; the determination by each State, without 15 Hold at Geneva from 29 August to 28 September 1968. external interference, of its own nuclear energy needs and programmes; the application of universally determined and accepted safeguards to the nuclear facilities of non-nuclear States; non-discrimination in the conditions for the supply of nuclear equipment and technology to recipient States; and respect for the sanctity of international agreements and contracts. 204.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Pakistan's efforts to strengthen the non-proliferation regime established by the non-proliferation Treaty are well-known. Also, Pakistan was the prime mover in the convening of the Conference of Non-Nuclear-Weapon States. It is the proponent of the move to create a nuclear-weapon-free zone in South Asia which would free the entire region from the danger of proliferation. It has sought to strengthen the security of the non-nuclear States and to reduce the inducement for them to acquire the nuclear option. Consequently, there is no danger of proliferation from Pakistan. 203. The twin objectives of harnessing nuclear energy in the service of mankind and at the same time preventing its diversion to military purposes can and must be fully reconciled.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“If countries with abundant reserves of coal, gas and oil cannot renounce reprocessing and recycling, is it right and just to force the developing countries which lack such conventional sources of energy to renounce for all time the possibility of benefiting from the nuclear fuel cycle? 202. This is the issue facing Pakistan, a developing country seriously deficient in fossil fuels and therefore in need of developing its peaceful nuclear power programme. It has contracted for the acquisition of a small reprocessing plant under the strictest possible safeguards, which have been approved by the IAEA. Pakistan has no nuclear facilities outside international inspection, unlike certain other countries which possess entirely unsafeguarded nuclear cycles. Pakistan's record in the observance of safeguards is impeccable.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Demands have been made that agreements and contracts relating to the transfer of nuclear technology, even though subject to the most stringent international safeguards, should be abrogated or renegotiated. 200. In some cases the nuclear suppliers have unilaterally terminated supplies and services in violation of their solemn undertakings, threatening to shut down essential services facilities or to abandon their completion, as a form of pressure to secure compliance with their demands. 201. The repudiation of binding contracts would not only erode confidence in the sanctity of international agreements, but would create the most serious reservations in the minds of the developing countries. There is no justification for denying to the poor nations what the rich nations find no reason to deny to themselves.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“an economic use of nuclear fuels by means of recycling, reprocessing and advanced reactors represents for most [of the European countries] not only assets but a real need which they cannot renounce . FORATOM went on to say that this was all the more important economic progress in the developing countries. 199. The danger of the proliferation of nuclear weapons does not arise from those countries that have submitted their facilities to IAEA safeguards. The danger arises from those other countries which do not have safeguarded nuclear fuel cycle facilities. Yet, it is not these threshold nuclear-weapon Powers that are the focus of attention. Paradoxically, it is the countries that accept international safeguards that are the target of a policy of pressure and discriminatory restraints.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“It is, therefore, a matter of concern that during the last two years the London Club has devised unilateral restrictions on the transfer of nuclear technology, particularly to the developing countries. At two recent scientific conferences held at Persepolis and at Salzburg, it was the general consensus that nuclear energy was competitive with the other sources of energy and that it was vitally needed by countries deficient in fossil fuels. It was also recognized that those countries embarking on nuclear power programmes must be able to count on the timely availability of adequate supplies of nuclear fuel and the services of the nuclear fuel cycle in order to assure a degree of independence from energy imports. FORATO - that is, the European Atomic Forum —took the lead to asserting that: ...”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We believe that the General Assembly at its current session should identify the key areas in which progress should be made and evolve guidelines for the forthcoming negotiations to be held in various international bodies. In our view, urgent action is imperative in the areas of the transfer of resources, debt, monetary reform, trade in commodities and manufactures, the transfer of technology and industrialization. 198. In the Programme of Action towards the goal of a more equitable system of international economic relations, the transfer of technology from the developed to the developing nations is of crucial importance. No country should be hindered in choosing for itself the kind of technology that is appropriate to its needs.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Solutions to these problems must be found if economic and political disruption is to be averted over a large area of the world. 196. The developing countries have increasingly come to recognize that their salvation lies in a collective endeavour to promote economic co-operation and to strengthen their own unity and solidarity. Pakistan is convinced that both these objectives can be significantly advanced through a summit meeting of the developing countries. 197. The foreign ministers of the developing countries are to meet in the next two days to consider, among other things, the means of reviving the momentum in the North-South dialogue.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The resumed thirty-first session was unable to agree even on a common evaluation of the results of the Paris Conference. 195. Indeed, the policies of the developed countries have registered a marked regression. Aid levels have stagnated at less than half the agreed target; the distribution of international financial reserves remains as inequitable as ever; and there is an ominous trend towards protectionism apparent in the developed countries. This, together with spiralling import prices, an alarming debt burden, imported inflation and depressed commodity markets have confronted the poorest countries with large financial deficits and reduced their already marginal growth rates. Their balance-of-payments deficits now amount to $10 billion, and per capita incomes do not grow by more than 2 to 3 per cent.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“According to World Bank projections, during the decade ending in 1985 the annual per capita incomes of the developed countries are expected to grow by $2,600 as against a mere $30 for the poor countries. 194. Despite the adoption of the International Development Strategy, the Declaration and Programme of Action on the New International Economic Order and the consensus of the seventh special session, very little has been done in concrete terms to meet the pressing problems of the third world, and nothing to rectify the underlying causes. The agreements reached at the Conference on International Economic Co-operation were limited both in scope and substance. The 18 months of negotiations in Paris reflected the continuing divergence between the declarations and the actions of the developed countries.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Pakistan shares the growing concern with regard to human rights. It does not seem appropriate or fair, however, selectively to single out certain situations and to ignore even graver violations elsewhere. Nor can concern for the rights of individuals within States be permitted to diminish the tempo of the movement for the realization of the collective rights of peoples. The first priority must remain to secure equal rights and self-determination for oppressed peoples and to ensure the basic necessities for a life of dignity to the impoverished masses of the third world. 193. It is tragic that in this era of technological miracles, the international community has been unable to provide for even the minimum needs of nearly half of humanity. The enormous gap in living standards between the rich and the poor is growing each day.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The Lagos Conference marks a further important success for the African peoples and nations in their long struggle against apartheid It is a struggle based on the highest principles of humanity, which Pakistan has supported with every means at its disposal, and we continue to express our strongest solidarity with the African peoples in their fight against the vicious doctrine and practice of apartheid. 191. Events in South Africa are indeed coming to a head. The death, while in police custody, of Steven Biko is only the latest in a series of actions that can only be described as official murders. These actions demonstrate the brutal and inhumane nature of the South African regime. They symbolize the bravery and determination of those who oppose it. They also foretell their inevitable and ultimate triumph. 192.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)