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“Measures contributing to the growth of reciprocal trust and serving better understanding between nations occupy an important place in the process of ensuring peace and creating more favourable conditions for international co-operation. 143. Among these measures, we attribute a special role of the extent of the concern that States demonstrate for the preparation of their societies for life in peace, friendship and respect for other nations. 144. Preparation for life in peace is the kind of activity which could be defined as the building of an infrastructure of peace in the consciousness of nations. The creation of a peaceful world can neither be fully effective nor durable unless there is a most profound awareness in the minds of men that world peace is of supreme value and thereby an objective of the highest priority.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The continuance of discriminatory practices in international trade exchanges and resort to protectionism are phenomena that adversely affect the climate of international relations and the general level of co-operation. On our part, we believe that, rather than through protectionism a considerable and lasting improvement of the world economic situation and in particular that of the developing countries, can be effected through comprehensive and mutually advantageous economic co-operation based on partnership in development and on the restructuring of international economic relations according to just principles. 142. It is generally acknowledged that international security, co-operation and mutual confidence are closely related with one another.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Racism and racial discrimination, still afflicting the world, are a threat to peace and hamper peaceful cooperation among States. We therefore place considerable emphasis on the results of the World Conference to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination, recently concluded in Geneva. 140. We are in support of bringing the process of decolonization to its completion and at the same time ensuring to the liberated States conditions for full and genuine participation in international life, free from neo- colonial restrictions and exploitation. Indeed, their full participation in international exchanges, on the basis of the just principles of the new economic order, is the paramount means for the authentic strengthening of their statehood and the acceleration of their development. 141.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The national liberation struggle of the peoples of Zimbabwe and Namibia enjoys both the support and the sympathy of Poland, A plan has been prepared this year to solve, through the United Nations, the acute problem of Namibia for which our Organization bears direct responsibility, a responsibility that has devolved upon it as a legacy of the League of Nations. The current plan for the independence of Namibia still contains, we submit, too many unclear elements allowing for divergent interpretations. In keeping with its anti-colonial stand, Poland declares itself in favour of the broadest protection of the rights and interests of the people of Namibia and in support of the full implementation of its right to self-determination, in conformity with the resolution adopted at the ninth special session of the General Assembly. 139.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We once again reaffirm that the road to peace in the Middle East leads through a comprehensive implementation of the provisions of the well-known resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council, and not through deals of a separatist nature. Any solution should comprise the return of all Arab territories occupied by Israel, the exercise of the right for independent statehood of the Arab people of Palestine, and the guaranteeing of the security of all States of the region. Only the resumption of the Geneva Peace Conference on the Middle East, with the participation of all parties concerned, including the Palestine Liberation Organization, the only representative of the Arab people of Palestine, can bring about a settlement of the conflict there. 138.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We are m full solidarity with States that oppose leniencies towards, hegemonistic domination and pressure m South-East Asia where, following a protracted period of wars, peace has finally been restored. The international community should support the efforts of the people of Vietnam and of other nations in the region aimed at their from the ruins of war and at their peaceful development. 134. We are likewise concerned over the existing hotbeds of conflict and tension threatening international security. This primarily applies to the situation in the Middle East as well as to that in southern Africa. 135. The Middle East conflict continues to be a perennial threat to peace and security, not only regionally.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Equally dangerous are political actions that consist of attempts to form alliances directed against other States Members of the United Nations, and in openly preaching the inevitability of a new world war, creating tensions and destabilizing situations in certain areas of the world. Any attempts at breeding new tensions, whether on a regional or global scale, are harmful to all nations. 134. Actions of this kind adversely affect conditions for the peaceful growth of the world, notably along the East-West axis, they hamper efforts towards the elimination of conflicts and points of tension, hinder progress in disarmament, and are also an impediment to international economic co-operation and to the establishment of the new economic order. 135.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“In favouring the policy of detente and peaceful coexistence, limiting the arms race, achieving disarmament Mil developing equitable international co-operation, „ Poland, like its allies, is proceeding on the assumption that only a policy such as this is in accordance with the interests of peace and thereby with the interests of all peoples, including also those of the developing countries and those fighting for their independence and national and social liberation. 132. Regrettably, there are States which actually oppose the policy of detente. There are States and increasingly active political circles within them, which although verbally declaring support for the policy of detente, in fact take action m the opposite direction, balancing on the brisk of "cold war". 133.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“In practical terms, such co-operation is also evidenced by Poland's political dialogue and bilateral relations, which are developing favourably with many Western States. We shall continue to act in this spirit so as to serve to an ever increasing extent the general interests of peace, security and co-operation for the benefit of all. 130. The implementation of the resolutions of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe is having a positive impact, not only on Europe, but also on the entire international situation. Recognizing as we do the principle of the indivisibility of peace, we are convinced that the greatest contribution Europe can make to improving the state of security in the world is to transform itself into a region of lasting detente and advanced peaceful co-operation. 131.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Hence we favour a full and comprehensive implementation of all the provisions of that document by its signatories. We hope that the agreed multilateral meetings, and especially the future meeting in Madrid, will promote the positive trends of detente and all-European co-operation. 129. Poland is determined to continue to make its contribution to the strengthening of these positive changes in Europe. The multilateral political meetings notwithstanding, there are still many hitherto unutilised opportunities in the sphere of co-operation in economics, technology, science, culture, protection of the environment and so on. For our part, we are prepared to expand co-operation with all States, given strict adherence to the principles and provisions of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The process of detente, which in recent years has been developing and is being consolidated on that continent, is taking the shape of concrete and advanced co-operation between States with different socio-economic systems. 127. The inviolability of the political and territorial reality constitutes the foundation of security and peace in Europe. Any questioning of the existing and generally recognized political and territorial realities on our continent runs counter to the vital interests of peace. 128. It remains important for the historic Final Act of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe-that Magna Carta of peace in Europe-to be translated into action, for it is also the charter upon which to shape the future of Europe and an instrument for overcoming difficulties in the continent.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“I am saying this to stress the importance Poland has always attached to the United Nations and its General Assembly. 125. This year marks the sixtieth anniversary of Poland's independence, recovered after nearly 150 years of partition and foreign occupation. The anniversary also brings to mind some reflections, the most important of which, to my mind, is the observation that, in contrast to the 20-year period between the two wars, conditions now exist for ensuring the peaceful development of Europe, including Poland. If only for this reason, and also mindful of the fact that the two world wars originated on that continent, we focus our efforts to strengthen international peace and security first and foremost on our own region, Europe. 126.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We are looking forward to the conclusion of the negotiations among the three nuclear-weapon States with a view to the drafting of a treaty on the complete and general prohibition of nuclear-weapon tests. We note with satisfaction some progress in the negotiations on working out an international convention on the elimination of all chemical weapons. 124. My country has always used the forum of the United Nations to submit all its important, international proposals, even those of a regional character. That was the case on 2 October 1957 when the then Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Adam Rapacki, proposed the creation of an atomic- weapon-free zone in central Europe, as well as on 14 December 1964 when we put forward the idea of convening an all-European conference on security. We intend to follow the same line of action in the future.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We continue to stress emphatically the need for the strengthening of the regime of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, both by achieving the universality of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and by stricter IAEA safeguards, while constantly developing the application of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. 121. Efforts should be intensified within the existing organs of disarmament negotiations to draft new agreements, in particular on nuclear disarmament, new types sad systems of weapons of mass destruction and on chemical weapons. 122. Poland has contributed actively to the work of the Committee on Disarmament in Geneva from the earliest days of its existence. We also pledge to continue this active involvement in the enlarged Committee on Disarmament. 123.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“This is why, in June of this year at the Vienna disarmament negotiations, we, together with our socialist allies, submitted new proposals on the reduction of armed forces and armaments in central Europe. To a considerable extent these proposals take account of the position of the Western States, and, we submit, they could form the groundwork on which to negotiate an agreement on the mutual reduction of armed forces and armaments based upon the fundamental principle that the security of each party should not be diminished. 120.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“It has also been acknowledged that the arms race continues to be a heavy burden on States and peoples, that it absorbs resources that might otherwise be utilized for their social and economic growth and does not allow adequate assistance to be rendered to the many countries so much in need of it. 118. The Soviet-United States disarmament negotiations conducted in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks and at other important levels are of major consequence for the entire process of international detente and of the arms race. Poland attaches great signify to these negotiations and gives them its full support 119. Poland is vitally interested in concluding agreements that would strengthen security in Europe.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We also lend our full support to the new important Soviet proposal concerning the conclusion of an international convention on the strengthening of guarantees of the security of non-nuclear States [A]33/241], as recently put forward by the Foreign Minister of the USSR, Andrei Gromyko[8th meeting], 116. It is with concern that we note the attempts of certain States to revert to the conduct of international politics from a position of strength by unleashing a new technological arms race and increasing the role of the military factor in politics. Indeed, similar attempts had already been made in the past, and it is common knowledge that they benefited no one. They only bred tension, and at times pushed the world to the brink of a nuclear catastrophe. 117.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We should therefore demonstrate enough political will and maturity to strengthen peace on a global scale, to put an end once and for all to the arms race and to adopt concrete disarmament measures; for the central issue of our time is military detente, which must keep pace with the advances made in the field of political detente and thus contribute to its deepening. 114. The important decisions of the tenth special session of the General Assembly, which was devoted to disarmament last June have mapped out a tangible programme of action designed to curb the arms race and achieve disarmament. 115. We welcome, in particular, the momentous and comprehensive disarmament proposals submitted by the USSR at the special session.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We are thus making a contribution to the achievement of the purposes of the United Nations and to developing and translating the principles of its Charter into a universally prevailing reality. 112. We strive consistently to ensure that the lofty principles of the Charter find their expression and concrete application in the intensification and expansion of international co-operation, the imperative of our time. 113. In view of the need to consolidate the achievements of the policy of detente and to counteract the disquieting negative tendencies, our Organization and all its Member States must intensify efforts to eliminate international tensions. Such action has to be accompanied by the awareness that peace is the supreme desire of nations.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We have remained faithful to this commitment in all our actions by developing our external relations and making our contribution to the search for solutions which will ensure peace and strengthen security, and to the development of equitable and international co-operation in all spheres. 111. We have been fully involved in the implementation of General Assembly resolutions, in particular those of such historic importance as the Declaration on the Deepening and Consolidation of International Detente [resolution 32/155] and the resolutions on arms reduction, disarmament, economic co-operation and the establishment of a New International Economic Order.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“For Poland, throughout that entire period the maintenance and strengthening of peace have been and continue to be the basic and most important cause. 108- From the very first days of this Organization's existence Poland has actively joined in the work of the United Nations, seeing it an important instrument for establishing international peace and security. 109. Let me recall that, having put his signature to the Charter of the United Nations on 15 October 1945, the representative of my country declared that the Polish Government: .. set a very high value on the system of collective security founded by the Charter of the United Nations,... willing to co-operate to all possible extent with the other Members of this Organization in the task of maintaining peace and in securing the prosperity and welfare of nations...". 110.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We continue to follow with appreciative recognition the tireless and dedicated work of the Secretary-General of our Organization, Mr. Kurt Waldheim. 106. We welcome to our midst the one hundred and fiftieth State Member of the United Nations, Solomon Islands. In the proclamation of the independence of Solomon Islands and its unanimous admission to this Organization we see yet another illustration of the process of full and complete decolonization which Poland helped to initiate and of which it remains a devoted champion. We wish the people of the young State from the Pacific every success in the creation of its statehood and in its economic and social advancement. 10. The more than 30-year-old history of the United Nations has abounded in instances both of successful development of international co-operation and of its obstruction.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“103. Sir, permit me to convey to you our warm congratulations on your unanimous election to the high office of President of the thirty-third session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. In your person we welcome a distinguished statesman from Colombia, a country with which Poland maintains extensive and favourably developing relations of peaceful co-operation. May the present session, under your presidency, bring auspicious results and give you much personal satisfaction. 104. We also convey our sentiments of gratitude to Mr. Lazar Mojsov, the outgoing President of the Assembly. Having presided over four sessions of the General Assembly, Mr. Mojsov has indeed spared no effort in seeking solutions to difficult international problems. 105.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Permit us to stress, at the same time, that it is only by unswerving attachment to the unshakeable principles of the United Nations Charter that we can reach these objectives. 88. The achievements of the United Nations derive from the actions of all its Members. A share in this belongs to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim. We have followed with interest his efforts in the service of peace. We expressed this sentiment fully during the Secretary- General's recent visit to Poland. 89. In conclusion, I should like to assure you, Mr. President, that Poland will give its whole-hearted support to the efforts of our Organization in keeping with the purposes and principles of its Charter and will continue to work actively within the context of the guidelines they provide.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“They are proud of all they have done from the standpoint of general socio-economic growth, the development of socialist democracy and the constitutional and material safeguards accorded to the rights and freedoms of the citizen. 86. In performing the above tasks confronting our Organization, we shall have to demonstrate goodwill, and a readiness to negotiate and respect each other's interests. 87. On the basis of the experience acquired over the more than 30 years of the existence of our Organization, we are convinced that the United Nations can and must make an important contribution to the strengthening of peace, to the development of international co-operation and to the acceleration of socio-economic progress.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Poland and the other socialist countries are among those which have ratified the Covenants. We consider this fact to be major importance since the very essence of socialism is to ensure democratic rights and opportunities for human progress. It is precisely the socialist States which, in the United Nations and its agencies, have always worked hard to promote the progressive development of the concept of human rights. To quote Edward Gierek, First Secretary of the Central Committee of our Party: It is we, it is our movement, it is our countries, it is socialism itself which has brought this idea to the attention of the world and has made it over the years a question of historic importance. 85. The socialist countries are also those endeavouring to ensure for man conditions propitious to the effective exercise of these rights.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“This important element in the work of our Organization means without any doubt that we should be paying much more attention to it. Poland for its part would like to encourage all projects undertaken to this end. The many world youth meetings held in Poland, as well as the participation of Polish youth of other international gatherings, are best proof of this. We believe that international co-operation with a view to reviewing, bringing up to date and supplementing school textbooks, should play an important role in educating youth in a spirit of peace. 84. More than 40 States have ratified the International Covenants on Human Rights. These Covenants constitute an important body of principles aimed at guiding States in their observance of human rights. They are a basis for international co-operation in this field.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“There can be no development or world progress until the most pressing social problems are solved and until conditions exist to permit the peoples of the world effectively to enjoy material goods and the advantages of progress and culture. That is why we give the highest priority in our Organization to the application of the principles laid down in the 1969 Declaration on Social Progress and Development, and also to action against racism, for the equitable distribution of national income, for the training of skilled personnel with a view to development and for the elimination of discrimination against women. 83. Involved as it is in the struggle for peace and detente, Poland has often stressed from this rostrum the importance of international efforts to educate youth in a spirit of peace and mutual co-operation.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“My country attaches great importance to the work of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. The success of the Conference will depend, of course, upon the acceptance of compromise solutions which take due account of the interests of all States and groups of States in such fundamental matters as fishing, the status of the economic zone, the exploitation of the sea-bed, and so on. Recent attempts by certain coastal States to impose solutions to their advantage alone are hardly conducive to success in the work of the Conference and are in fact liable to lead to dangerous tensions which could be the cause of future conflicts. 82.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Prompted by this spirit of broad economic co-operation, Poland and the other States members of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance hold that any restriction on such co-operation is a glaring anachronism in the world today. That is why they have proposed to the States members of the European Economic Community the negotiation of a draft outline agreement based on the most-favoured-nation clause which would constitute the basis for co-operation conceived in the broadest possible terms between the States members of the two economic groupings. We hope that the initiative of the States members of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance will be welcomed with realism by the members of the European Economic Community and that such an agreement can be concluded. 81.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The States members of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance, of which my country is one, are pursuing a policy aimed at strengthening socialist integration in all fields and intensifying co-operation with all other nations. The development of bilateral economic contacts between Poland and countries with different socio-political systems and at different levels of economic growth strengthens this objective trend. Close co-operation, transcending the traditional patterns of trade, link us with many countries in all continents. I am convinced that this type of association which creates new structural ties between the participating States promotes the establishment of a new and more just economic order and lends specific substance to detente. 80.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The studies of long-term trends and estimates with regard to economic development at world and regional levels recently undertaken on the initiative of Poland can undoubtedly contribute to the performance of this task. Over-all socio-economic estimates of the growth of the world economy up to the year 2000 could be useful for the development of the new international development strategy. 79. In the long-term interest of all States it would be desirable for them to orient their external economic policy in such a way as to ensure the elimination of the remaining obstacles, particularly those which are protectionist and discriminatory in nature.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The principles and the machinery of international economic co-operation which are' being developed should take account of the interests of all States as well as the differences deriving from their level of economic development and their socio-political system. 78. In the context of the socio-economic development strategy which it has chosen Poland is participating increasingly in the international division of labour. We take an interest and play an active part in the development of new principles and machinery designed to govern international economic relations. We support all well-founded proposals aimed at putting these relations on firm and long-term foundations and also on principles of the mutual advantage and equality of the partners.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The dynamic expansion of the forces of production makes external factors increasingly important, particularly the expansion of a mutually advantageous and equitable economic co-operation which would, in particular, give access at one and the same time to outlets, to supply markets and to sources of finance and modern technology. 76. The organs of the United Nations are the only universal institutions within which the international community can and must find a solution to world problems, the problems which the nations face in their search for more rapid growth and a restructuring of economic relations at regional and world levels. The results of what is known as the Paris Conference on International Economic Co-operation have shown that these problems cannot be solved within a limited group of States. 77.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“It is the historic responsibility and the duty of all Governments and all of us, their representatives at this thirty-second session of the General Assembly, to ensure a better standard of living for the present generation and for generations to come. It is precisely by strengthening international security and consolidating the process of detente that we establish the political foundations for the general progress of all nations and the installation of a new world economic order based on justice. 75. It is above all thanks to progressive socio-political reforms, to the mobilization of domestic resources, to the acceleration of the process of industrialization and the introduction of planned methods of development that we shall succeed in satisfying the needs of man fully and permanently.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We should like to stress also the need for the urgent continuation of negotiations on a general and complete ban on nuclear weapon tests and the prohibition of the development of new types and systems of weapons of mass destruction. 72. We sincerely hope that it will soon prove possible to draft an appropriate agreement on the elimination of chemical weapons. Throughout the present session Poland will continue to play an active part in the consideration of this important question. 73. As a member of the Preparatory Committee for the Special Session of the General Assembly Devoted to Disarmament we are trying to ensure that the work of this Committee will be an important stage in the work for disarmament and will at the same time lead to the convening of a world conference on disarmament. 74.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“It is urgent and necessary to strengthen the regime established by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. It is indispensable to intensify efforts to make the Treaty universal and to prevail upon all States to act in accordance with its provisions. We expressed this conviction in the Polish- French Declaration published only two weeks ago. 70. We call for the preparation of effective international instruments, of regional or universal scope, which would guarantee that fissile material, installations and nuclear techniques exported for peaceful purposes would not be diverted to the production of nuclear weapons. We condemn the ambitions of South Africa to obtain this type of weapon. We are also opposed to the use of foreign installations and territories for the development and perfecting of armaments. 71.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We are firmly convinced that it is the responsibility and duty of every State and every Government to work for disarmament. For this purpose we have available organs which have proved their value, in particular the Conference of the Committee on Disarmament. Poland participates actively in the work of that body, as it does in the Vienna discussions on the mutual reduction of armed forces and armaments in central Europe. Indeed, we consider regional negotiations on disarmament to be an important complement to the talks held at the world level with the universal objective of general disarmament. 68. Of the long list of questions relating to disarmament I should like to stress those which we consider to be the most important and urgent. 69.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We agree with the Secretary- General when he states in his report on the work of the Organization that: ... the United Nations cannot hope to function effectively on the basis of the Charter unless there is major progress in the field of disarmament. If only for these reasons, we wish to reaffirm our support for the Soviet memorandum of 28 September 1976s and to stress the timeliness of that document, which contains a vast programme of measures designed to give further momentum to and inject increased vigour into disarmament negotiations. 66. In the same spirit we subscribe to the proposals presented the day before yesterday by Minister Andrei Gromyko with regard to the deepening and consolidation of international detente and prevention of the danger of a nuclear war. 67.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The preservation of peace and the dynamics of detente will depend upon the progress actually achieved in that field. In his report on the meeting of the Political Advisory Committee of States Parties to the Warsaw Treaty, held in Bucharest, Comrade Edward Gierek, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party stated: In the present phase of the situation in Europe and in the rest of the world, it is imperative to strengthen political detente by military detente, by the halting of the arms race, which is continuing and has even been stepped up recently, and by the creation of new prospects for disarmament. 65. The Polish delegation is convinced that all the questions relating to disarmament on the agenda of the thirty-second session occupy a central position of priority in the work of our Assembly.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“61. We support the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in its efforts to achieve the peaceful and democratic reunification of its country and the withdrawal of all foreign troops from the Korean peninsula. 62. The Polish people continues, indignantly to protest against the persistence of mass persecutions and human rights violations in Chile. 63. The implementation of the relevant United Nations resolutions would greatly contribute, on the legal and political plane, to a relaxation of tensions in the Cyprus conflict and to ensuring respect for the independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus. 64. Disarmament and a halting of the arms race are of paramount importance if we want to ensure further progress in the policy of detente and to make that process irreversible.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The past year has seen a great many events that have drawn the attention of the world community to the urgent problems of the African continent, to the national liberation struggle, to the elimination of racism and apartheid, and to respect for the right of peoples to choose their own path of development. The international forces of reaction and neo-colonialism have refused to loosen their grip, and are still attempting to oppose the historic process of the liberation of nations from colonial and racist oppression. 60. The just struggle of the peoples of southern Africa enjoys the sympathy and support of the whole of progressive mankind, and thus of the Polish people. We resolutely demand that the peoples of Namibia and Zimbabwe be allowed, unconditionally and without delay, to exercise their right to self-determination and independence.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Such a settlement should also take account of the vital rights and interests with regard to the security of all States and all peoples of the region, including Israel. We shall continue to spare no effort to see to it that our participation in the United Nations Forces in the Middle East serves the attainment of these objectives, in accordance with United Nations resolutions. 57. We declare our support for the prompt resumption of the Geneva Peace Conference on the Middle East, with the participation of the Palestine Liberation Organization. 58. Polish public opinion has been very much alarmed by the recent illegal decisions of Israel to perpetuate its occupation of Arab territories by the establishment there of Israeli settlements. 59.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“In contrast to those positive actions and results, it is with much concern that We detect in the policies of certain States signs pointing in the opposite direction from the trend towards world detente and that we witness attempts at resolving world problems by a stepping up of tension and the recourse to force. 56. The lack of progress towards a solution of the Middle East conflict is a source of deep concern to us. We wish to stress again that the only effective way of solving that problem is to return to the Arab States all territories occupied by Israel since 1967, within the framework of an over-all political settlement that would take into account the rights of the Arab people of Palestine, including their right to self-determination and the creation of an independent State.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“More and more people today are becoming convinced that sources of tension and conflict can and must be eliminated by peaceful means. The United Nations Charter provides a wide range of measures to achieve that end. Their strengthening cannot but be furthered by the important initiative of the USSR with regard to the conclusion of a world treaty on the non-use of force in international relations. If such a treaty were to emerge, it would facilitate the solution of situations of conflict, both present and future, in accordance with the United Nations Charter; it would constitute a valuable instrument for modelling international relations on a world-wide scale. 55.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The United Nations can and must, therefore, more than ever constitute a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of common ends . 53. Possibilities for strengthening the positive trends in the world do objectively exist. However, this session will live up to the hopes placed in it only if it can contribute to the international efforts at strengthening the process of detente. There can be no doubt that this whole process is particularly influenced by the Soviet-American dialogue, to the pursuit and success of which we attach the greatest importance. The limitation of strategic weapons and the halting of the arms race are of supreme importance. Together with the overwhelming majority of States in the world, we hope for progress in this field, which is of paramount importance. 54.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We therefore expect our partners to do likewise. 51. The organs of the United Nations system—such as the Economic Commission for Europe and UNESCO—can and must play an important role in the implementation of the provisions of the Final Act. 52. The United Nations has a leading role to play in the strengthening of the process of detente and international peace and security. The importance of the United Nations is today more than ever directly dependent upon the extent to which our Organization can help to find ways of reaching those objectives and succeeds in transposing positive regional experience to the world level and in creating conditions which will, in accordance with the Charter, make it possible to achieve settlements of conflicts and a relaxation of tension. And that is something which will be even truer in the future.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The process of the normalization of relations between Poland and the Federal Republic of Germany is progressing, as is co-operation between our two countries. 49. This is an important contribution to the establishment in the world of lasting conditions for peace and detente, without which there can be no solution of regional and world problems. 50. This year is also marked by the Belgrade meeting of the representatives of States participating in the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe. Poland, like its socialist allies and friends, considers that, over all, the provisions of the Final Act have been implemented positively. We consider die Final Act as an integral part of a long-term process. We reaffirm our determination to put into practice all the principles and provisions of that important document.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“These principles and provisions, which find expression in the practical policies of States, have been reflected in a great number of declarations and agreements concluded between Poland and its partners. There have also been a great number of meetings held between Polish leaders and the leaders of European States and of countries in other continents. The practice of systematic political consultation is a fast growing one. Relations between Poland and France are close and continue to develop fruitfully. Poland has established broad co-operation with the Nordic States, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Italy and Austria. In the spirit of the Final Act of Helsinki and on the basis of the relevant bilateral agreements, we are developing our relations with the United States.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Similarly, we are strengthening our co-operation with Czechoslovakia and with the German Democratic Republic, as well as with all States that make up our socialist community. We are broadening our political dialogue and co-operation, on the basis of mutual advantage, with States having different social and political systems. We are attempting to establish closer links of co-operation with the non-aligned States and with the developing countries. 47. We are pleased to note that during the past year bilateral and multilateral agreements, in particular those among States which took part in the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe, have been multiplied. 48. The implementation of the principles and provisions laid down in the Final Act of that Conference is a continuing process.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)