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MACOVESCU

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first: 1973-09-24
most recent: 1977-09-24
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“We are convinced that the constructive way in which the representatives cooperated at that Conference and the fact that they succeeded in defining, on the basis of a consensus, the directions that action in that field should take action closely linked to the broad efforts of States to achieve economic and social progress create a very good basis for the continuation and improvement of such activities in the future. 52. Convinced of the role that modern science and technology play in the process of development, the Romanian Government is in favor of the organization by the United Nations of a conference on science and technology. We intend to propose some practical actions in that respect. 53.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The adoption during this session of the draft Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States, elaborated on the proposal of the President of Mexico, Mr. Luis Echeverria, will be a further step towards the preparation of a whole body of principles governing economic relations among States. 51. We have similar views regarding the recent World Population Conference, which was organized by the United Nations and to which the Romanian people had the honor of playing host. In our opinion, resolution V, entitled "For a more just world", adopted by that Conference, has particular significance. The document once again makes clear the international community's attachment to the ideals of a new and better world.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The Romanian delegation is pleased with the way the General Assembly's sixth special session devoted to raw materials and development worked and the results it achieved. We are in favor of the implementation in relations among all the States of the principles laid down in the Declaration on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order [resolution 3201 (S-VI)] and of the Program of Action [resolution 3202 (S-VI)]. 50. In the Romanian delegation's opinion, the specific study and effective implementation by inter-national bodies within the United Nations system and by other international organizations of measures which were envisaged by the special session and which fall within their competence are very urgent tasks.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“At the same time, we believe that other United Nations bodies should also, within the limits of their competence, study and put into effect proposals and suggestions by States designed to improve the activities of those bodies and thereby strengthen the role of the Organization in the world. 48. Of course, the ability of the United Nations to deal with the questions it must solve depends in the final analysis on the political will of its Member States —I would even say on their commitment to finding acceptable solutions in the interests of all the peoples and putting into effect the obligations they have assumed under the Charter and other international instruments, as well as the undertakings and actions to which they have subscribed under various United Nations resolutions. 49.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The General Assembly has the duty to study responsibly and with the greatest attention all the means that would ensure the application of the Charter provisions and the use of the methods made available to us by the Charter in particular, those provisions concerning the prevention and peaceful settlement of disputes, the confirmation of the process of the democratization of international relations, and the development of wider and more equal co-operation among all nations. 47. We view that study as a process in which the General Assembly will give constant attention to the question of strengthening the role of the United Nations and will periodically evaluate the efforts made, the progress achieved and the measures to be taken in the future.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The Romanian Government bases itself on the concept that the primary interest of all nations in finding just and viable solutions to the great problems facing mankind necessitates the creation of conditions in which the United Nations will be truly able to carry out the functions and responsibilities entrusted to it by the Charter. 45. We think that the Organization has a considerable number of means for more energetic and effective action on all the situations arising in international relations. Many of the Charter provisions have been rarely or insufficiently used; others have not been applied at all. Still others have been interpreted in such a way that they have proved to be unusable or impossible to apply. 46.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Romania wishes to make a positive contribution to the full use of the possibilities and means of the United Nations in the solution of international problems and the encouragement of co-operation and understanding among States, and it has therefore proposed that the General Assembly study the possibility of strengthening the Organization's capacity for effective action, so that that action will truly reflect the new social and political facts of the present-day world and conform to the trends towards making international life more democratic.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Such undertakings make it possible to contribute to the training of officials in the countries concerned and to meet the mutual interest in the development of industry, agriculture and other economic sectors, with a view to the accelerated economic and social progress of those countries. 43. The establishment of that new kind of international economic and political relationship requires a perfecting of the system of participation and action of States in international life. An ever more important role must be played by the United Nations. 44.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Romania, which is itself a developing country, is broadening and diversifying its economic relations with the other developing States. Those ties are an expression of its solidarity with those States in their efforts towards economic, social and national emancipation. The political actions of the leaders of our State, the many visits made by President Nicolae Ceaugescu to developing countries everywhere and the economic agreements that have been concluded in recent years have highlighted the better utilization of the material and human resources both of Romania and of those other countries.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“At the same time, more rapid progress on the part of the developing countries requires firmer action to strengthen relations between developed and developing countries on the basis of just principles that will further their own efforts for economic and social progress. It is high time and we should realize this fully for us to act forcefully to close the vast gap between the economies of various States and to bring their levels of development closer together. 41. The elimination of discriminatory measures hampering economic exchanges and a broader access for all States to the achievements of science and technology of our time are other important requirements for the reorganization, on new bases, of inter-national economic relations. 42.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The establishment of truly democratic and equitable relations in the world and mankind's advance along the path of progress are inextricably linked to the establishment of a new international economic order. The experience of history shows that there is a close dialectical correspondence between the development of an independent economy and the realization of true national sovereignty. It is a truth, proved in practice everywhere in the world, that to ensure real independence it is essential to forge a powerful independent economy. 40. The work of each nation has always been and will remain the main determinant of the development of its material production and its social and economic progress. The manner in which each people by its labor successfully exploits its national resources plays a decisive role here.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“This law is itself subject to continuous changes reflecting the transformations that have taken place in society and in relations among States. Life shows that in our time the major problems confronting the international community can no longer be solved by a small group of States. The search for just and lasting solutions requires the participation, on a footing of equality, of all States concerned, thus strengthening the role of small and medium-sized countries in international life. It is only thus that we shall be able to find the solutions that most nearly correspond with the interests of all nations and fully serve the cause of peace. 39.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“During this last quarter of a century it will be the task of all the Members of the United Nations to take resolute steps towards the establishment of new relations among all peoples of the world and the building of a new economic and political order in accordance with international decisions. By acting in this manner, we shall be responding to the vital aspirations of all peoples for the total elimination of the old imperialist policy of force and diktat, of colonialism and neocolonialism, and of all forms of interference and pressure. 38. We should encourage the solution of disputes among States by political means, unconditionally respecting the fundamental principles of contemporary international law.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“36; The Romanian Government favors the adoption of specific measures aimed at putting an end to the arms race, the reduction of military budgets and troops, the dismantling of foreign military bases and the elimination of military blocs. We favor the acceptance by all States of solemn commitments to prevent all aggression or interference in the affairs of other States. In our opinion, the proliferation of atomic weapons can be halted only by putting an end to the production of nuclear weapons and by proceeding, on the basis of agreements, to the destruction of existing stocks. 37.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The protection of peace, the supreme good of all mankind, is inextricably linked to the achievement of general and complete disarmament and, above all, of nuclear disarmament. We cannot lose sight of the fact that, while negotiations on disarmament are under way in Geneva, the arms race, the increase in the number of nuclear, chemical and bacteriological weapons, as well as of other means of mass destruction, are a source of grave danger for the peace of and for civilization itself. The United Nations is in duty bound to take this state of affairs into consideration and to take relevant measures. Progressive forces and all peoples should unite their efforts and act with energy for the implementation of a truly new policy on disarmament.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“We must devote all our efforts to encouraging this tendency so that it may become the dominant and definitive trait in international relations. Unfortunately, however, the trend is not yet irreversible. The developments of these past few months remind us once more that in this world there are still forces opposed to peace, detente and co-operation. Consequently, we should continue to strive for the triumph of the policy of peace and understanding among peoples. It is certainly not an easy task; but, by relying on the will of peoples and by proving our sense of responsibility for the future of present generations and of those to come, we shall be able to overcome all the difficulties. 35.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Nicolae Ceauescu, at the session of the great National Assembly to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the liberation of Romania: "We appeal to all Governments and to all peoples to act in concert and to co-operate actively in order to promote a policy of detente in the world and to make the present international situations thoroughly democratic. "We should co-operate intensively in order to find unanimously acceptable political solutions to all the problems confronting mankind today, to bring about the triumph of reason and equality in international relations, to avert new armed confrontations and forcefully to defend the free life and work of all peoples." 34. It is true that, following profound transformations in international life, a new trend towards detente is making itself felt in the world.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Waldheim), which have discussed, and will continue to discuss, such problems as energy, the environment,-population, food, industrial development, the law of the sea, and science and technology, Fundamentally, these are aspects of a question which is on everyone's agenda, namely, development. Man and society are engaged in a development process which nobody can avoid. In order to cope with this process we must, on the one hand, eliminate obsolete situations and renounce methods and procedures that have prevented us from advancing rapidly, and, on the other, unite our efforts to find solutions to the major problems we face. 33. I have the privilege of reminding the General Assembly of the vibrant appeal of the President of the Socialist Republic of Romania, Mr.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Nations wish to join their efforts in order to discover further mysteries of nature, to confront the difficulties that arise, to progress together with all speed, if possible during our own outstanding period of history, towards the summit of civilization. 32. Lately the international community has been giving more frequent and systematic consideration, in a spirit of co-operation, to the major problems of its present and its future. There have been a number of international conferences, and there will be more and in this context I should like to stress the particular value of the United Nations, its Secretariat and its Secretary-General, Mr.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Events, wherever they take place, have rapid repercussions on international relations as a whole, and in one way or another affect every State. These are factual reasons which, in addition to the solid grounds of law, justify the growing concern of States with international questions and with their rights and obligations to participate and to make their own contribution to efforts aimed at settling international problems. 31. Nations wish to live in peace and tranquility and to be complete masters of their own destiny, abolishing for ever imperialism, colonialism and neo-colonialism, and the policy of force and the diktat. People wish to co-operate and not to destroy each other in devastating wars, which have never provided viable solutions to international problems.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Romania has firmly established its international relations on the basis of the principles of full equality of rights, respect for independence and national sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, mutual advantage, and the non-use of force or the threat of force in relations among States. 29. The change in the balance of forces on the world scale resulting from the innovative ideas of socialism, the appearance on the international scene of many States vitally concerned to strengthen their independence and the rallying of new social and political forces to the flag of peace, democracy and progress has developed concurrently with, and is closely linked to, the technological and scientific revolution. This adds new factors to the international realities of today. 30.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“In our opinion, this is proof of the realism of the international policy of our State, and its harmony with the legitimate aspirations of all peoples to a life of freedom and dignity, to the establishment of a durable peace on our planet and the elimination of war and of force in general in international relations. 27. In this spirit, Romania is developing and expanding its relations with all Socialist States and is striving to expand its relations with all developing countries and with all States struggling for their independent development. Our State, in keeping with the principles of peaceful coexistence, is also working for the promotion of mutually advantageous co-operation with the developed capitalist countries. 28.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Romania's international activity, in full accord with the new historical realities, has taken on new outlines and new dimensions, the attributes of the policy of an independent and sovereign Socialist State. This activity expresses the aspirations and the fundamental hopes of the Romanian nation, which are in full harmony with the general interests of peace and progress, of understanding and close co-operation among all States in the world. 26. The dynamic character of Romania's foreign policy, the variety of the forms it takes and its re-sounding message are reflected in the number of States with which we have diplomatic relations, amounting now to 120. The Romanian people has never had as many friends as it has today.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“This year is significant for the Romanian people in that we can see the good results of profound structural economic, social and political changes which have taken place over the 30 years since the liberation of our country from Fascist domination. Romania today is an industrial and agricultural State, with a vigorous industry developing at a rapid pace on the basis of the latest achievements of modern science and technology and a flourishing Socialist agriculture. Those achievements, without precedent in the ages- long history of the Romanian people, demonstrate its creative capacity to build up its own way of life freely, in accordance with its own desires and aspirations. 25.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“On behalf of the Romanian Government, I should like to extend to them our most sincere congratulations and our welcome to the Organization, and to pledge our full co-operation in the promotion of the aims and principles of the Charter. 23. The delegations of States Members of the United Nations are meeting this year for the twenty-ninth time in order to consider together the problems that confront mankind today, to analyze them in the light both of the specific information available to us at present and of the prospects for the future, and to find acceptable solutions to all. These solutions must be lasting, and must benefit both each individual nation and the international community as a whole. 24.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“May I from this rostrum discharge the pleasant duty of conveying once more to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, our special thanks for his untiring efforts in the service of the United Nations dedicated to enhancing the contribution and effectiveness of the Organization in solving the complex problems of our time and to strengthening its prestige in the world. We are convinced that the lively dialog between the leaders of the Socialist Republic of Romania and the Secretary-General will proceed in the context of concerted efforts aimed at strengthening the United Nations. 22. This session of the General Assembly can be proud that an important step has been taken towards achieving the universality of the Organization. I refer to the admission to membership in the United Nations of Guinea-Bissau, Bangladesh and Grenada.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The unanimous election to the presidency of this session of the General Assembly of Mr. Bouteflika, the distinguished representative of Algeria, a country with which Romania entertains warm relations of friendship and co-operation, is for the Romanian delegation a source of deep satisfaction. In extending to him our most cordial congratulations, I express the firm conviction that, thanks to his qualities and to his country's international prestige, he will substantially contribute to the successful out-come of our proceedings and thus of this session. 20. I should also like to renew our tribute to Mr. Leopoldo Benites, who, with tact and competence, presided over the work of the last regular session and the sixth special session of the Assembly. 21.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Voicing the will and aspirations of the Romanian people, the Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania will make an active contribution, in the future as in the past, to strengthening the capacity of the Organization to fulfil the purposes of the Charter. It is our profound conviction that, by acting in this manner, we shall contribute to the strengthening of peace all over the world and to international security.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The efforts we are making are aimed at strengthening the role of the United Nations, reinforcing the purposes and principles of the Charter, making fuller use of its resources in order to adapt the Organization to the requirements of the day, bringing it into the process of detente, co-operation and democratization of international life as a fundamental instrument at the disposal of the forces of peace and progress able to repel any manoeuvres of the reactionary and imperialist forces — in brief, to enable the United Nations to fulfil in the world today the mission entrusted to it by the peoples. 88.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The time has come for us to examine in a responsible manner the activities of this Organization, to strengthen its role in international life, to make the provisions of the Charter a reality. The time has come for all the major problems of today's world to be debated here by all the Member States, and the solutions adopted should represent everybody's contribution and express the will and the interests of all Members of the United Nations. 87.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“That means, for instance, giving the plenary body of the Organization, the General Assembly, a role corresponding to its representative character, making a reality of its competence under the Charter to examine and settle the major issues of international life in the interest of all peoples. The United Nations is by no means the only possibility in the struggle for peace, co-operation, progress and understanding among peoples. But we have to acknowledge that it is only in this forum that the great fundamental issues of the world, of international relations, facing all the peoples of the five continents, can be discussed and settled, with the participation of all Member States and of all interested parties. '86. Experience shows that attempts are sometimes made to avoid the United Nations or that decisions taken here are not implemented.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“That is why we share the view expressed by the Secretary-General that: "If the United Nations is to become the organization which the Governments and peoples of the world require and which their problems demand, we have to make a continuous effort to assess the challenge of the radical changes in the world, to make the necessary adjustments and, where needed, to develop new machinery and methods." [Ibid. p.2.] 84. It is inconceivable that the United Nations should not keep peace with the progress of mankind and should not reflect and support the positive processes in international life. 85. It is in this spirit that we support the need to secure an increased participation of the small and medium-sized States in all the activities of the United Nations.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“In the view of the Romanian Government, it is an objective necessity that all States act to implement the provisions of that resolution and contribute to the identification of the ways and means likely to permit a strengthening of the role of the United Nations. Of particular importance for the discussion of that item on the agenda [item 25\ are the final document of the Algiers Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non- Aligned Countries [A/9330 and Corr.l] and the ideas contained in the introduction to the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization [A/9001/Add. /]. 83. The strength of the United Nations and its potential for action undoubtedly reside in its capacity to adjust to the realities of the contemporary world.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The strengthening of the role of the United Nations with regard to the maintenance and consolidation of international peace and security, the development of cooperation among all nations and the promotion of the rules of international law in relations between States, is a primary preoccupation of the whole international community. The examination of that problem at the last session on the initiative of Romania and the adoption by consensus of General Assembly resolution 2925 (XXVII) show the urgency and importance of this problem, which should become a constant concern of the Organization.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“Those resources should be directed to the implementation of complex projects bound to promote directly the economic growth and social progress of the developing countries. 80. It is also necessary that international co-operation for social development be expanded. The Organization should permanently focus its attention on the complex problems of the younger generation, and the necessary framework should be created for young people to make an effective contribution to the people's progress towards peace, understanding and well-being, under conditions of greater freedom. 81. The United Nations is nowadays faced with a great number of complex and complicated problems to which it is called upon to offer solutions. 82.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The United Nations has a vital role to play in harmonizing assistance activities in support of the efforts of all developing countries to accelerate their economic and social progress, strengthen their economic independence and bridge the gaps existing in the world. That is why the Organization should activate the whole machinery at its service for the total implementation of the projects and measures in the field of development, among which an important place is held by the programmes of technical co-operation of this Organization. It is also absolutely imperative that the resources at the disposal of those programmes, which nowadays represent only an eight hundredth part of the expenditure for military purposes should be substantially increased, particularly by the most developed countries.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“Increased attention will have to be paid to the expansion of co-operation in particularly important fields, such as energy resources, raw materials, environment, outer space, the sea-bed, information systems and electronic computers, so that all nations may be able to benefit from the epoch-making achievements of modern science and technology. It is necessary that the United Nations should undertake concrete measures in favour of developing countries in the fields of transfer of technology, know-how and patents, the training of specialists and the creation of the structures needed for the development, assimilation and application of science and technology at the national level. 79.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“Romania, a socialist developing country, stands for the intensification, widening and diversification of international economic, industrial, technical and scientific co-operation, through the system of the United Nations as well, with the aim of accelerating the economic and social progress of all countries and, first of all, of the developing countries. 77. The Romanian Government conceives of cooperation as an essential means for strengthening international security and securing the economic and social progress of all peoples. 78.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“Romania itself follows the process of developing and modernizing its national economy The Romanian people make consistent efforts for the building up of a multilaterally developed society through the more effective use of the country's human and material potential for the acceleration of the development and modernization of the productive forces, the improvement of the management and organization of the society, the deepening of democracy and the laying of new premises for raising the standards of life and civilization of the whole people. 76.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The waste of huge human and material resources for military purposes appears even more irrational when related to the economic and social situation of the world, dominated as it is by the dramatic widening of gaps, by the persistence of under-development in wide areas of the earth, which in itself also affects international security. The economic and social purposes of all nations is indivisible and constitutes an acute requirement for the stimulation of the trend towards detente, rapprochement and understanding among States. 75.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“It is imperative that a firm beginning should be made in the banning of nuclear arms and all other weapons of mass destruction, in the cessation of their production, the reduction of the existing stockpiles and the elimination of the whole arsenal of nuclear, chemical, bacteriological and other weapons, towards the attainment of the final goal — general disarmament. 73. In order to continue the intensive negotiations within the United Nations, the Romanian Government supports the idea that the United Nations Disarmament Commission should be reactivated. 74.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The United Nations, in the spirit of its own resolutions, including the one proclaiming the decade 1970-1980 as a Disarmament Decade, should play an effective part in the negotiations on the halting of the arms race and of military expenditure, in the working out of a concrete programme for the reduction of those budgets, starting with the heavily armed countries, and of effective measures for disarmament and, above all, for nuclear disarmament. 71. It is from this angle that we approach the recent proposal of the Soviet Union [A/9191] as well as other similar proposals on the reduction of military budgets; they confirm the need to consider and take concrete actions towards that end which could be a start to measures for the reduction of military budgets. 72.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The two reports prepared in the last few years by the United Nations, namely Economic and social consequences of the arms race and of military expenditures and Disarmament and Development, emphasize the enormous waste of human values and material assets, which amounted in 1971 to $216,000 million, and also the serious danger represented by the arms race for the peace and security of all peoples. At the same time, the talks on disarmament have not achieved results commensurate with the urgency of that question, nor have they met the expectations and hopes of the peoples. 70. The United Nations, the most representative international forum, has, along with the heads of all States and all political leaders, a great responsibility to the peoples for halting the arms race.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“We express from this rostrum, too, our satisfaction at the good relations Romania has with all the Balkan countries, and we reiterate Romania's desire to ensure the turning of the Balkans into a zone of good- neighbourliness, co-operation and peace, free of nuclear weapons; of particular importance for the attainment of that end would be the holding of a meeting of the representatives of the Balkan States, in which other interested countries may also take part. 68. A matter of the greatest importance for the future of human civilization is that of freeing mankind from the burden of armaments and the nightmare of a nuclear war. 69.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The Romanian delegation to the Conference has been instructed to act consistently for a greater contribution by Romania to the success of the proceedings of the Conference, to obtaining good results in the settlement of the vital problems of the continent, to promoting the trend towards detente, co-operation and peace in Europe and throughout the world. 66. European security is not an end in itself: it is part and parcel of the general effort of setting up world security, an aim which will also be attained as a necessity; that is why it is not directed against anybody. 67.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“A remarkable victory of the European peoples and, indeed, of the peoples all over the world. The general European Conference — whose first stage, at the Foreign Minister level, was completed successfully — provides an appropriate political framework for an approach by the representatives of all participating States, on the basis of the full equality of rights and the sovereignty of all nations, to problems of major importance for the consolidation of detente, understanding and co-operation among the peoples of the continent, in order that lasting security may be guaranteed. 65.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“As the representative of a European country, I cannot but take the present opportunity to express the Romanian Government's satisfaction at the positive trends now prevailing on our continent, reflected also in the admission to the United Nations of the two German States, an event which we welcomed a short time ago. 64. The idea of convening a general Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe — which was launched seven years ago, in the Bucharest Declaration by the socialist countries of Europe, including Romania — gradually gained the adherence and approval of the States and Governments, of public opinion and of the peoples of the continent; following intense "and successful preparation this Conference has become a concrete reality of historic importance for the political life of Europe.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“This requires, first of all, the renunciation of institutions which, under the aegis of the United Nations, make possible the continuation of a situation at variance with the interests of the Korean people and prevent that people from deciding upon its own fate in accordance with its own will. 62. We therefore support the principled stand of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the creation of favourable conditions for the acceleration of the peaceful and independent reunification of Korea, which is an item on the agenda of this session of the General Assembly [item 41 (b)]. 63.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The Romanian Government has warmly welcomed the new proposals made by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which provide measures designed to contribute to rapprochement between the North and the South, to prevent the division of Korea, and to ensure the fulfilment of the lawful aspirations of the Korean people to live in a single State set up through the efforts of the whole nation, by peaceful and independent means, with no outside interference. We believe it is the duty of our Organization to take into account such positive developments and to give them its full support. The United Nations should uphold the idea of Korea's national unity, since that unity is a factor of economic, social and political progress, of peace and understanding among peoples.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The Romanian Government is of the opinion that everything should be done to put an end to foreign intervention in Viet-Nam and all over Indo-China, so that the Viet-Namese, Laotian and Cambodian peoples, which experienced great hardships because of the war, may devote all their power to reconstruction and to their independent economic and social development. 61. The political initiative taken by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea made possible the conclusion of agreements that pave the way for the normalization of relations between the North and the South of Korea.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)