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“the United Nations, is for the General Assembly to recognize formally the incontestable reality that there is only one China - Taiwan belonging to the Peopled Republic of China-and that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate representative of the Chinese people. 91. At the same time, we favor the admission to the United Nations of the two German States-the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany and other countries arbitrarily kept out of the Organization. 92.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“People's Republic of China in international life and in the activities of the United Nations is in the interests of all peoples; it constitutes a factor of great importance for the cause of progress and peace in the world, and is an essential condition if the United Nations is to play a larger role in finding viable solutions to the great international problems. 90. The Socialist Republic of Romania which as in previous years is a co-sponsor of the item concerning the restoration of the lawful rights of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations [A/8392], strongly urges the immediate solution of this problem. The just way, in conformity with the Charter which is to restore to the People's Republic of China all its rights in.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“The positive process whereby many countries have normalized their relations with the People's Republic of China itself points to a trend whose deep political significance must be adequately reflected in the attitude of the United Nations towards the legitimate rights of that State in the Organization. 89. The Romanian delegation considers it especially important to display realism and political lucidity and to act in a spirit of high responsibility towards the major interests of the Organization and the requirements deriving from the very principles that lie at its basis, in order to restore to the People's Republic of China the seat-usurped by the envoy of Chiang Kai-shek-to which it is entitled as a founding Member of the United Nations. The participation of the.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“If the United Nations is to do its important work effectively, it must ensure that all States of the world have an opportunity to take part in the discussion and solution of the problems facing mankind. Disregard of this fundamental necessity most flagrantly, in the arbitrary exclusion of the Peon's Republic of China from the United Nations-has done great harm to the Organization and weakened its capacity for acting. This profoundly abnormal and harmful situation, which is in obvious contradiction with reality, must be remedied without further delay.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“History attests that the Balkan peoples have always had to coexist peacefully, to know one another and to co-operate closely in defense of their vital interests, and that only when they acted together could they advance along the road to national liberation and progress. 87. The transformation of the Balkans into an area of peace and understanding, free of nuclear weapons, would be in the interests of all the, Balkan peoples and must be the result of their joint endeavors. Romania, which submitted proposals to this effect as far back as 1957, believes that concrete steps are both necessary and possible, bilaterally and multilaterally, and will do its best to ensure that the Balkans become a zone of friendship and peaceful collaboration among peoples and that peace, security and cooperation are established in the whole of Europe. 88.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“An important step in this direction would be the early meeting of an all-European conference on security and co-operation, in which all the countries concerned would participate with equal rights. Preparatory multilateral meetings should be started immediately, without further delays or conditions, so as to provide a solid, practical basis for the conference. 86. Romania attaches particular importance to relations of peace and good neighborliness in the Balkans. It was there that many past conflicts broke out, originating not so much in the direct problems among the States of that region, as in the confrontation of interests of the great imperialist and colonialist Powers, which have always tried to stimulate and to perpetuate conflict and to divide the Balkan peoples in order the more easily to rule them.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Noteworthy here are the treaties between the Soviet Union and the Federal Republic of Germany, and between the Polish People's Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany -whose ratification would be of particular importance-the talks between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany, the negotiations between the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany, and the agreement on West Berlin. 85. The Romanian Government considers that it is the duty of all States concerned to act decisively to build security in Europe and turn it into a continent of co-operation and peace. The attainment of these objectives would serve the interests not only of all the European countries but also those of all States for it is an essential factor in the stability and peace of the world.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“We see this as the result of the efforts of all the peoples of the continent, to which Romania has made an active contribution, which come from their decision to live in peace, good-neighborliness and harmony. The development of intra-European relations points up the importance and timeliness of bilateral political agreements, to eliminate for all time any sign of the use or threat of force, and the need to settle existing problems exclusively by peaceful means and to develop wide inter-national co-operation in the interest of general peace and the prosperity of every people.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“With the growing impetus to detente and co-operation, the military blocs appear more and more an anachronism, a permanent source of distrust and suspicion, an obstacle on the road to the rapprochement among nations. The creation of a durable system of security in Europe, permitting the peaceful and unhampered development of every nation, will necessitate the dissolution of the military blocs, namely, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and, simultaneously, the Warsaw Treaty Organization, a proposal repeatedly put forward, as you know, by the Socialist countries. 84. We note with satisfaction the improvement of the political climate in Europe, and the progress in eliminating the vestiges of the last world conflagration and of the ensuing cold war.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“That is why the Romanian Government considers that the debate initiated at this session by the USSR concerning the problem of strengthening international security must lead to measures to eliminate all the hotbeds of tension and conflict and to ensure peace and security in the whole world. 83. As a European country, Romania is vitally interested in the establishment on the continent of relations that will guarantee the security of every people, ensure the right to develop freely and strengthen contacts and links on many levels, and is working hard to that end. At the same time, our country is working to bring about effective measures of military detente and disarmament in Europe and to end its division into opposing military blocs.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“II] to the letter of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Romanian Government understands the great importance of the Declaration on the Strengthening of Inter-national Security [resolution 2734 (XXV)], co-sponsored by Romania. Solemnly reaffirming the purposes and principles of the Charter, as a basis for the relations among all States, and the obligation of States to observe them strictly, the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security constitutes a political document to guide both the actions of all Member States and the activities of the United Nations in discharging the great mission of maintaining peace and strengthening security in the world. 82.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Romania attaches great importance to the work of strengthening international security and makes an active contribution to all measures aimed at eliminating hotbeds of tension and conflict, consolidating the climate of detente, and promoting peaceful co-operation among countries and peoples. We consider that the United Nations should play a bigger role here and make a more effective contribution to fostering the policy of peace and security, at the same time acting more firmly to prevent war, stop aggression, bring about the political settlement of interState disputes, and defend the principles of the Charter. The consistent attainment of these objectives requires concerted and consistent efforts from both Member States and the Organization. 81. As emphasized in its reply [see A J8431, sect.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“There is no doubt that a speedy settlement of the conflicts in Indo-China and the Middle East in conformity with the vital interests of the peoples and those of peace and security would make a significant contribution to the policy of co-operation, understanding and detente throughout the world. No people can consider itself secure k peace is disturbed in one region or another of the world, if upheavals and armed conflicts still occur. Hence the special importance of the duty incumbent on all States, big or small, and on the United Nations, to act vigorously to maintain peace and strengthen international security. 80.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“We also support the seven-point proposal of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Viet-Nam, which provides a serious, reasonable basis for a political settlement of the Viet-Nam conflict. We also support the initiatives of the Royal Government. of National Unity, the United National Front of Cambodia, and the Patriotic Front of Laos. 78. Our country wants to see a political settlement of the Middle East conflict in the spirit of Security Council resolution 242 (1967). This means that the Israeli troops must be withdrawn from the occupied Arab territories, the independence and territorial integrity of all States in the area must be assured and the problem of the Palestinian population must be solved in conformity with its national interests. 79.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“The Romanian Government is deeply concerned at the persistence, in various parts of the world, of the imperialist practices of interference in the affairs of other States, of armed conflicts and aggressive wars that bring sufferings and heavy losses to peoples and endanger the peace of the world. Romania calling for an immediate end to the war against the Viet-Namese people, as well as to the armed intervention in Cambodia and Laos. The restoration of peace in that part of the world requires the total withdrawal of the troops of the United States of America and its allies from Indo-China; respect for the inalienable right of the Viet-Namese, Laotian and Khmer peoples to solve the problems of their existence by themselves, without any outside interference. 77.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“My country believes it is a primary obligation of all States to refrain from the use or threat of force, from coercion and constraint, from any act generating tension, and ensure the settlement of disputes by exclusively peaceful means. In this respect, a great responsibility also rests with the United Nations, As the President of the State Council of the Socialist Republic of Romania, Nicolae Ceausescu, recently stated, the United Nations: .. must make absolutely sure that nowhere in inter-State relations is there ever again resort to the use or threat of force; it must act vigorously to ensure that States' declarations of principle do not remain a dead letters, but are consistently followed by deeds." 76.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“It is therefore essential that inter-State relations be placed on a new and healthy basis, on the principles of sovereignty and national independence, full equality of rights and mutual advantage, non-interference in the internal affairs of other States, and non-recourse to the threat or use of force. These are universal principles which should govern relations among all States of the world and be strictly observed by all and towards all. Their unswerving application is the sine qua non for developing normal inter-State relations, for eliminating sources of tension and conflict in international life, and for guaranteeing every people's security. 75.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“They firmly oppose the imperialist policy of force and diktat, and oppression and domination in any form. They are claiming, more and more vigorously, the right ;o dispose freely of their countries' wealth and to use it for their own development. 74. It is the firm belief of the Romanian Government that any infringement of the national prerogatives of one people gravely affects not only that people's vital interests but also the general cause of peace and civilization itself. The nation, the nation-State, have a particularly important role to play and will have for a long time to come. Only co-operation among free and independent nations can guarantee international peace and security.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“As a socialist country, Romania naturally places at the center of its foreign policy the development of friendship and multilateral co-operation with all the socialist States. At the same time, acting in the spirit of peaceful coexistence, it is continuously extending its co-operation with all the States of the world, regardless of their social systems. 73. One of the predominant realities of today's world is the irresistible affirmation of the peoples' will to decide their own destinies to be masters in their own land. Peoples are rising up in resolute defense of freedom and dignity, of the right to determine their future by themselves, without outside interference, to advance unhindered on the road to peace, prosperity and civilization.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Above all, we have in mind the emergence and growing influence of the world socialist system, the progressive abolition of colonial domination, the accession to independence of a great number of new States, the full range of the technical-scientific revolution, and the ever more active participation of the peoples in social and political life and in the solving of international problems. These innovations undoubtedly also exercise an increasingly powerful positive influence on international relations. 72. With all its energies and creative capacities committed to a vast program of construction, the Romanian people very much wants international conditions of peace and co-operation in which to realize its aspirations.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“For its part the Romanian delegation, acting on the instructions of its Government, will do its utmost to ensure that the present session achieves as much as possible. 71. The participation of the Socialist Republic of Romania in international life and its position on the major problems of the modern world flow from a careful analysis of the realities and the phenomena of our time which reveal unprecedented changes, the expression of the broad and uninterrupted confrontation between the old and the new of the irreversible march of mankind towards a better and juster order.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“We also address our congratulations to the new Member States which at this session have joined the great family of the United Nations. 70. The work of our session is being followed with * attention by the peoples of the entire world, which are aware that the items on the agenda concern their vital interests and the prospects for the development of mankind on the road of peace and progress; they rightly expect results. Our debates and the decisions we are going to take can make valuable contribution to the historical mission of the United Nations, to the extent that we all demonstrate the necessary political will and take into account the legitimate aspirations of the peoples, the realities of today and those of tomorrow.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“66. Mr. President, on behalf of the Romanian delegation and on my own behalf, may I offer you our sincere congratulations on your election to this important post and express the conviction that under your guidance the work of this session will be crowned with success. 67. At the same time, I should like to express the thanks of the Romanian delegation in the outgoing President, Mr. Edvard Hambro, who, by his tact, skill and good humor contributed so much to the work of the last session. 68. I should like also to take this opportunity to express again to the Secretary-General of the United Nations U Thant our deep respect and our great appreciation of his untiring activities in the service of the United Nations, of understanding and co-operation among peoples, of peace and of security in the world. 69.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“It is in this spirit that the Romanian delegation, in discharging the mandate of its Government, expresses its determination to support fully and to take an active part in efforts undertaken here, so that this session may contribute to strengthening the United Nations, increasing co-operation among States, ensuring respect for the principles of international law and furthering the world-wide struggle for peace, security and understanding among peoples.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“We hope that the numerous projects, proposals and suggestions which have been submitted here will serve that end. It seems to us essential, in this respect, to pursue a genuine dialogue, with full participation and with strict respect for the principles of the Charter. This means in the first place a patient and persistent examination of problems in a spirit of understanding of the position and arguments of all concerned, with a view to finding solutions which respect the legitimate interests of all nations. 98.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“As in previous years, numerous important items appear on the agenda of the present session. Many of them have a long history in the Organization; others have only recently come up as a result of developments in world affairs. Over and above this complex set of problems, however, the discussions at the present session — as is natural, particularly on the eve of the celebration of a quarter of a century of the life of the United Nations — show the concern of States to increase the effectiveness of the Organization’s role in removing hotbeds of tension and in turning to good account the huge potential of forces — now in our view predominant — which are declaring their support for the application of the principles of the Charter and for world peace and understanding. 97.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The Romanian Government has submitted to the Preparatory Committee for the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the United Nations a proposal that possible action to this end should include the formal adoption, in the presence of heads of State or Government, of a declaration on principles of international law concerning friendly relations and co-operation among States in accordance with the Charter [see 4/7690, p. 63]. 95. By expressing universal recognition of the fundamental principles of international law, developed in the light of contemporary realities, such a declaration would contribute to effective observance of the principles on which relations among States should be based, to a strengthening of the rule of law and security throughout the world and to the promotion of friendly relations and fruitful co-operation among States. 96.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Because it encourages political action and prohibits the use of force or the threat of recourse to force, international law provides for those who seek it a powerful instrument for promoting peace and progress which, if used wisely and perseveringly, is capable of bringing all efforts for the settlement of disputes to a successful conclusion. 94. On the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, a tribute of high significance that could be paid to the Organization would, in the Romanian delegation’s view, be a reaffirmation and strengthening of confidence in the principles of the Charter as being the very basis of international relations.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“To translate these human rights into reality means the creation of acceptable conditions of life, freeing man from exploitation and social inequality and eliminating all discrimination based on differences of race, creed or colour. The necessary premise for securing these conditions is respect for the personality of all peoples and for their right freely to decide their own future in the framework of relationships established in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. 93. International law formulates the principles on which peace and security must be built.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The adoption of a programme of disarmament negotiations and disarmament measures providing for immediate and long-term action - a programme which has been supported by many States — could open up wide prospects for disarmament negotiations and make it possible to establish a suitable order of priorities and precise target dates for the application of the various measures. This would bring us closer to the major objective of general disarmament and, above all, nuclear disarmament. 92. Efforts devoted to international peace and security cannot be separated from the promotion of, and respect for, human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“In our view, the objectives of the Disarmament Decade should be based on the resolutions on disarmament adopted in recent years by the General Assembly, on the recommendations of the Conference of Non-Nuclear-Weapon States and on the provisions of article VI of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons [resolution 2373 (XXII)]. The objectives should also take into account the documents, proposals and suggestions submitted by various States both in the Geneva Committee and in the United Nations. 91.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“In this connexion, the Romanian delegation welcomes and supports the suggestion made in the introduction to the annual report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization [A/7601/Add.1, para. 42] that the period 1970-1980 should be designated as a Disarmament Decade, in parallel with the Second United Nations Development Decade. We consider that such a Decade, which Romania supported at the first session of the Conference of the Committee on Disarmament held this year at Geneva, would make it possible to merge the efforts of the international community in two sectors of vital importance for promoting the progress of peoples and for safeguarding peace in general. 90.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“We consider that the interests of peace require the Governments of all States resolutely to enter upon the road to general disarmament, halt the arms race, lower the level of military expenditure, freeze the quantitative and qualitative levels of their basic weapons and take practical steps towards the reduction and liquidation of their stockpiles in a systematic and continuous process established through negotiations, which should become the focus of political and diplomatic efforts during the next decade. 89. With a view to achieving genuine progress towards disarmament, we consider that particular importance should be attached to drawing up a coherent programme of disarmament negotiations which could ensure the continuity, consistency and successful outcome of efforts for the strengthening of peace and the progress of all nations.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“In our view, one of the ways of decreasing the danger of the use of nuclear weapons would be to establish de-nuclearized zones in different parts of the world, that measure being accompanied by adequate safeguards on the part of the nuclear Powers. In this respect, the international community has already had the benefit of the positive experience of the Latin-American countries, whose collective thinking is embodied in the Treaty of Tlatelolco. 88.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Investments in thermonuclear, chemical and bacteriological (or biological) weapons of mass destruction have reached immense proportions, and the stockpiling of these weapons in military arsenals represents a permanent danger for all mankind. Prohibition of the use of such weapons and liquidation of existing stockpiles are the categorical imperative of general security. That is why the Socialist Republic of Romania, together with other socialist countries, has asked for the inclusion on the agenda of the current session of an item entitled: “Conclusion of a convention on the prohibition of the development, production and stockpiling of chemical and bacteriological (biological) weapons and on the destruction of such weapons” [A/7655]. 87.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The strengthening of international peace and security is intimately bound up with the achievement of genuine progress towards general disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament. 85. We cannot but note with grave anxiety that, during the past 10 years alone, world military expenditure has doubled. Armaments entail a diversion of the wealth of nations from its normal purpose, a significant portion of such wealth being directed towards the development and perfecting of means of destruction. Not only does this mean an unprecedented waste of material resources but also, and above all, a loss to mankind of creative human potential, for the energies and ingenuity of numerous highly-skilled experts and specialists are being devoted to the discovery and creation of new instruments of death. 86.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“We consider that the promotion of relations of understanding and the development of economic, technical and scientific co-operation among the Balkan States would constitute a valuable contribution to the cause of European security. Past experience bears witness to the fact that differences and disputes among the Balkan peoples have prejudiced their basic interests. 83. Romania, for its part, intends to continue to act with determination in its efforts to contribute to the removal of sources of mistrust and tension and to the improvement of the European political climate, with a view to offering to our continent the prospect of a peaceful and prosperous development in the interest of the consolidation of peace throughout the world. 84.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Nicolae Ceausescu, the President of the State Council of Romania, stated recently: “The path towards the transformation of Europe into a continent of peaceful coexistence is made up of closer contacts, better mutual understanding and specific measures for strengthening collaboration and co- operation among States. “We are confident that the will for peace of the peoples of Europe — who have suffered so many trials — the spirit of political realism and human reason will prevail over all the trends in those circles which are opposed to a détente and that new progress will be made towards security, for the peace and well-being of all peoples living in this part of the world.” 82.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Increased demonstrations of support for European co-operation and security would be of real significance in achieving a climate of détente in Europe and throughout the world. In 1970, a quarter of a century after the end of the Second World War, action could, in our view, be taken, both at the governmental and the non-governmental level, to foster European peace, co-operation and security — action that could demonstrate emphatically the desire of the European peoples to live together in peace and to develop relations of good-neighbourliness, understanding, friendship and co-operation. 81. As Mr.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Pending the adoption of such radical action as the dissolution of military blocs, we consider that the dismantling of foreign military bases in the territories of other States, the withdrawal of all non-European troops from the continent and, more generally, the repatriation of all foreign troops within their national frontiers would be of fundamental importance. Similarly, the conclusion of an agreement among all States which would cause them to abstain from any exercise or show of force would be of great importance for European and world peace and security. Such action would create a climate of confidence in which it would be possible to deal more effectively with the problems which determine world peace and security. 80.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The present European structure, based on blocs and military force, leads to an intensification of the arms race, to a corresponding increase in the danger of war and, in the long run, to a greater degree of insecurity. in our view, the strengthening of European peace and security demands that firm steps be taken towards the simultaneous dissolution of the military blocs represented by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Warsaw Treaty Organization — a proposal put forward on numerous occasions by the socialist States signatories of the Warsaw Treaty — and towards the establishment of a lasting European security system, which would make possible the peaceful and unhampered development of all nations. 79.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“My country considers that the attainment of European security must be based on the realities of the period following the Second World War, and in the first place on the recognition of the two German States and of existing frontiers, including the Oder-Neisse frontier. 78. A powerful factor retarding the favourable development of the situation in Europe is the division of the European continent into opposed military groupings, which are a source of mistrust and an obstacle to the development of European co-operation. Today, when an increasing number of forces are declaring their support for détente and co-operation among all States, the maintenance of military blocs, which perpetuate the methods and spirit of the “cold war” in international life, seems profoundly anachronistic.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“We believe that the convening of one or even several meetings of European States to discuss ways and means of solving outstanding issues, the extension of multilateral collaboration and co-operation and the achievement of security would be of exceptional significance, for the road would thus be opened for the establishment of lasting peace in Europe and throughout the world. We will support any positive action, any measure designed to bring about real progress towards détente and increased security in Europe. In this spirit we welcome the initiative taken by the Finnish Government to encourage efforts to organize a conference on European security. 77.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The results of numerous contacts and discussions which the representatives of the Romanian Government have had with the spokesmen of various European States have strengthened our belief that at the present time conditions are favourable to the achievement of some progress towards security in Europe. 76. In this connexion, a broad constructive programme is contained in the principles and proposals set forth by the member States of the Warsaw Treaty Organization in the declaration of Bucharest of 1966 and in the Budapest appeal this year concerning the organization of a conference of all European States.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Achievement of the paramount objective of all European States — the establishment of peace and security and the elimination of the danger of war once and for all — requires that we go beyond the stage of declarations of intent and that specific measures be adopted that are likely to strengthen confidence and closer relations among States. To that end it is essential, in our view, to root out any practices likely to engender.suspicion and animosity in relations among States. 75. Working resolutely and consistently for an atmosphere of peace and security in Europe, Romania fosters good-neighbourly relations, peaceful coexistence and wide co-operation with all European States and constructive action to augment co-operation throughout Europe.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The United Nations, its specialized agencies and other governmental and non-governmental international bodies provide a wide range of opportunities which could be seized in an effort to bring about a relaxation of tension, understanding and co-operation in Europe. We believe that it is necessary to build upon what has been achieved so far and to create conditions making it possible to progress further along those lines, and in this connexion we would express our determination to encourage actions aimed at strengthening co-operation and improving the political climate in Europe. 74.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“A positive contribution to the promotion of understanding and co-operation on our continent is found in the ideas and principles set forth in the resolution entitled “Actions on the regional level with a view to improving good neighbourly relations among European States having different social and political systems” [2129 (XX)], which was unanimously adopted by the General Assembly in 1965 on the initiative of nine European countries, including Romania, and with the active co-operation of other countries from Europe and from the rest of the world. We believe that renewed efforts are now necessary by all European States to promote good neighbourly relations and co-operation, as recommended by that General Assembly resolution. 73.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The history of the first half of this century has clearly shown that it is of overriding importance, not only for Europe but for the whole world to find solutions to outstanding European problems and to transform Europe into a continent practising peaceful and fruitful co-operation among nations, thus making it a stable factor for peace and prosperity. 72.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“We are convinced that all Member States of the international community can contribute to a peaceful settlement of the conflict in the Middle East, in the spirit of the principles and goals of the Charter. We believe that it is absolutely essential to take into account the negative effect exerted by the time factor on the possibilities of settling conflicts, and that courage and a sense of responsibility should be shown in tackling the existing problems by redoubling the efforts of all States, large or small, to bring about a just and lasting peace in that area. 71. Of all the efforts directed to promoting peace in the world, first place should be assigned to achieving European security, a subject to which the Romanian Government attaches special importance.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Accordingly my country has consistently favoured a solution to the Middle East conflict in the spirit of the Security Council resolution of November 1967 [242 (1967)], which provides a reasonable basis for the settlement of the situation in that area. In line with that resolution, we consider it necessary that Israel should withdraw its forces from the occupied territories without delay and should give up all territorial claims. At the same time, we believe that the integrity of the frontiers and the security of all States in that part of the world should be assured, and a solution found to the problem of the Palestinian refugees giving due consideration to their legitimate interests and rights. 70.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)