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Sakkaf

THE RECORD WRITES THIS SPEAKER AS SAKKAF

lines on the record: 149
first: 1964-09-24
most recent: 1974-09-24
sittings or episodes: 8
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“I humbly pray God that He will guide you in all your endeavours to be a link amongst all nations so that justice and peace may ultimately prevail over this troubled world. 57. It behooves me to express my deep appreciation of the dedicated services rendered by your predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Fanfani, the Foreign Minister of Italy, who, with admirable tack and skill, succeeded in bringing harmony to this Organization after it was drifting towards total inaction. It was not by resorting to the old Roman discipline but rather by his keen insight, innate refinement and, above all, by his affectionate smile, that he won the hearts of all. After the light of the United Nations had dimmed at the nineteenth session, Mr. Fanfani brightened it with a new Italian Renaissance. 58.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“President, for me to say that you represent the best tradition in Islamic culture, which is one of the major contributions of Asia to the world at large. 56. As representative of a Government which is honoured to be the custodian of the holiest cities of Islam, where in his bounty God Almighty chose to inspire the Prophet Mohammed — peace be upon him— with his divine wisdom and a way of life that has been since adopted by hundreds of millions of believers, I do salute Afghanistan and her illustrious son presiding over this august Assembly. It is no less an honour, Sir, for the continent of Asia that it is for Saudi Arabia to have you as our President at a critical period in the life of this Organization.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“54. In the name of God the Merciful and Compassionate. 55. Mr. President, your unanimous election to the Presidency of this session of the General Assembly is an indication of the high esteem in which you are held by the international community. Since I cannot surpass those who have preceded me to this rostrum in extolling your high qualifications, I do add my voice to all that has been justly said about your representing admirably the Asian character. No wonder that this is so. For does not Afghanistan lie in the heart of the mother continent? For is not Asia the cradle of ancient civilization and diverse cultures which radiated knowledge and wisdom to the whole world? And it would not be amiss, Mr.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“186. Before concluding, may I be allowed to invoke God, the Merciful and Compassionate, to bring peace amongst us all.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“But we do realize that man does not live by bread alone. Our deep faith in God has always sustained us and made us content with our lot for many, many centuries before the natural resources of the land yielded their bounty and paved the way for the happy state in which we find ourselves today. 185. It is a great privilege that my Government is the custodian of the two holiest cities of Islam, a religion which, as is known, has about 600 million adherents. Every year, my Government welcomes several hundred thousand pilgrims who flock to Mecca and Medina from the four corners of the earth, but mostly from the two continents of Asia and Africa. As an Islamic nation, and due to our special position as custodian of the said two cities, we have indeed been privileged and honoured to keep in touch with the faithful followers of our religion.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“My country is enjoying a high rate of economic growth without resorting to deficit spending. In other words, we have been able to maintain a well-balanced national budget, which, by the grace of God, our natural resources and the efforts of our people, is increasing from year to year. We have neither a national nor an external debt. Our social welfare services are being extended in the fields of health and education, and we are maintaining an open-door policy for all kinds of development projects by encouraging foreign investments for the exploitation of natural resources other than oil. In the field of agriculture and irrigation we have been making long strides, especially in studies that are being made on the use of desalinated water. 184. The happiness and prosperity of the Saudi Arabian people is the concern of His Majesty.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Despite the fact that political disputes and conflicts provide the world Press with dramatic and sensational news, the media of information sometimes do not equate the importance of social progress and economic development with momentous political events. Many seem to forget that political conflicts and disputes are rooted in the nature of economic and social development. Saudi Arabia has greatly benefited from the United Nations Technical Assistance Programme and the Special Fund, as well as from the resolutions and objectives of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. 183. While I am on this subject of social progress and economic development, it behoves me to disclose to this Assembly some of the significant achievements so far realized by my Government under the wise guidance of His Majesty King Faisal.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Although the item I have mentioned revolves around the annual report of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, let us not lose sight of the fact that this is only one aspect of the whole Palestine problem. 181. In conclusion, I may repeat that all we are asking for regarding this problem is that the original natives of Palestine, whether they live inside or outside the boundaries of the Holy Land, should be given the opportunity once and for all to exercise their right of self-determination, a right which was denied them throughout the period of the Mandate as well as during the consideration of the Palestine problem in the United Nations in 1947. Let there be peace with justice in Palestine. 182. Quite often, this Organization of ours is considered mainly an international forum endeavouring to solve intricate political questions.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Until that black Spot is wiped, as it should be, from the annals of the United Nations, we submit that, in the meantime, the United Nations should appoint a custodian with high integrity over the assets which the Palestinian refugees were compelled to leave behind, so that the income therefrom may be used towards improving the sad lot of the refugees living in camps and also to aid those refugees who have hitherto been denied any assistance. 180. In spite of the necessity for appointing such a custodian, we should continue to bear in mind that the United Nations must remain the sole responsible body for maintaining the annual budget, and possibly increasing the funds, to meet the growth in the refugee population until such a time when these refugees are repatriated.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“We have, time and again, listened to statements from this rostrum proclaiming that any peace without justice would be no peace at all, for sooner or later any oppressed people will finally rise with all the bitterness and rancour developed within their hearts in rebellion against those who have contributed to their misery. 179. Such is the problem of the Palestine refugees cooped up in tents, many of them living within sight of their homes across the artificial borders imposed upon them by those primarily responsible for their expulsion.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“If Members of the United Nations which contributed to this tragedy have not become callous, let them today search their conscience to find out whether they should not concert their efforts in order to redress the wrong they have done unto the Palestinian people, a wrong which has no parallel in the history of the United Nations. 178. What is the use of the big Power's paying lip service to the high and lofty ideals of the Charter when they often seem to consider the Palestine question as a hopeless chronic issue for which they apply only weak palliatives instead of righting the wrong done to a whole nation?”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“But again, we hope that these differences and disputes may be resolved amicably and within the shortest period of time, lest we be compelled to take drastic action for protection of our rights. 177. We may well wonder whether the Palestine question should, so to speak, remain a perennial issue on the books of the United Nations, since the wanton and unjust resolutions of partitioning the Holy Land were passed. These resolutions ultimately led to the expulsion of 80 per cent of the population of Palestine from their own country.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“We do not believe that the British, hailing from an island several thousand miles away from the Arabian Peninsula, should arrogate to themselves to be the arbiters or the judges as to whether Oman should be ruled by a protege of theirs in our part of the world. 175. The British claim that they have taken their stand by virtue of a treaty signed many decades ago, which upon scrutiny, we find was concluded to serve their own interests. But conditions have changed since the time of the East India Company and, wise as we deem the British to be in safeguarding their interests, we hope that they will prevail on their protege to refrain from violating the right of the Omanis to self-determination. 176. There happen to be other differences and disputes between us and the British Government in the peninsula.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“My Government submits that independence should not be contingent upon military arrangements made prior to achieving independence, and we hope that the British will do all within their power to dispel the fears of the patriots so as not to jeopardize their vital economic interest in the Arab East. 174. Aden and South Arabia do not constitute the only region where instability is rife on account of some antiquated policies in the Arabian Peninsula. The question of Oman remains a sore point which, unfortunately, is straining the good relations we would like to have with the British. Here again, we are faced with the suppression of the Omani people to exercise their right to determine whether they should be independent or form a part of an old British Protectorate.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“The Constitution of Aden has been suspended on the grounds that the patriots have manifested the desire of attaining full independence before the target date set by the United Kingdom. The year 1968 is indeed not too far off. However, the patriots in Aden and the South Arabia region are sincerely afraid that some strings will be tied to the terms of independence. To be more explicit, the patriots contend that by a sort of an imposed treaty of alliance the British will wish to maintain a naval base and a military foothold in that part of the peninsula. This is really the core of the whole question. 173.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Secondly, whilst Kashmir is being policed by the United Nations, the Security Council resolutions should be respected as agreed upon by both parties over fifteen years ago. Thirdly, during a transitional period, the territorial integrity of Kashmir should be guaranteed by both India and Pakistan. 171. After this period, it is hoped that emotions will have cooled down and the people of Kashmir will then have the choice of merging with either India or Pakistan. In essence, what we are suggesting is prompted by our earnest desire to see lasting peace with justice prevail between these two sister States without whose co-operation there can be no stability in Asia. 172. The next issue pre-occupying my Government stems from the vestiges of colonialism in the Arabian Peninsula.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Instead, it resorted to evasive action without due regard to the just course it should have pursued. 169. Either the people of Kashmir have the right to speak for themselves through a United Nations plebiscite, or they are kept muzzled by the unwillingness of the Council to deal effectively with this issue. But the people of Kashmir, or any other people for that matter, cannot be muzzled for long when they become ever more conscious of their right to determine their future. 170. In the present circumstances, my Government ventures to make a few suggestions in our endeavour to seek a way out of this impasse. First, let all Indian and Pakistani troops be withdrawn from Kashmir.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“When Kashmir became a bone of contention between India and Pakistan and fighting broke out between those two States, the dispute was brought before the Security Council which, after many meetings, passed resolutions reaffirming the right of the Kashmir people to self-determination. Both India and Pakistan agreed to the terms of these Council resolutions. The Maharajah of Kashmir, however, acceded his state to India without ascertaining the wishes of the people of Kashmir. We submit that events have shown that it is dangerous for any State to take action on its own without the consent of the other party to the dispute. It is no wonder that war broke out. 168. On the other hand, it. appears to us that the Security Council is to blame for not following up its resolutions on Kashmir.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Hence, it is painful for us to witness actual war between these two States. 166. In giving our views on this issue we should like to be most objective. Even before the founding of the United Nations, self-determination was proclaimed as a principle at the Versailles Peace Conference in the wake of the First World War when many subjugated peoples clamoured for liberation and independence. The same principle has been enshrined in the Charter of our Organization, and later on was elaborated and accepted as a fundamental human right by the whole world community. 167.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Repugnant as racial discrimination is, we unfortunately still find certain States Members of this Organization, if not supporting it, at least not taking effective steps to eliminate it. We sincerely hope that the white man in Africa, who still rules in certain enclaves, will come to his senses and accept the irrefutable fact that, in spite of all colours, we are brothers under the skin belonging to the same human family. 165. One of the major issues confronting the United Nations today, because of the break-out of hositilities in the Asian sub-continent, is the question of Kashmir. This is not a new issue since it goes back to 1947, the year which saw the emergence of two great Asian States, none other than India and Pakistan. With both these countries, Saudi Arabia has had the best of cordial and brotherly relations.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“We are against either a merger of Cyprus with any other State or its partition between the two communities as we wish to see them both living as one nation under the same flag. 163. It is indeed most disappointing still to find in this world a minority in colonial territories which thinks that it can impose its will on a majority which outnumbers it tenfold or more such as in the case of Southern Rhodesia and the Portuguese colonies. By the same token, it is deplorable to find in the selfsame continent of Africa a Government still justifying its apartheid policies as if the white man had been given a title deed from God Almighty to rule over those he considers his inferiors. 164.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Secondly, we believe that no world conference on disarmament should be held before an opportunity is given to the big nuclear Powers to meet formally or informally in order to exchange views and decide amongst themselves on possible areas of agreement. All this would serve as a prelude to holding a world conference, lest without preparation such a conference become only a platform for propaganda which could lead to the revival of the cold war. 162. The question of Cyprus has been of concern to my Government for no reason other than the friendly ties we have with all the contending parties. At the same time, we cannot lose sight of the fact that Cyprus lies in close proximity to the Arab East. We should like to see this country maintain its full independence on the basis agreed upon by the two communities.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“We do hope that, sooner or later, no single problem that may arise will, unless the two contending parties so desire, be settled other than on the principles of the United Nations Charter, In other words, peace should always be coupled with justice. 161. As a small Power, Saudi Arabia does not pretend to expertise on how nuclear and conventional disarmament should be achieved. None the less, we have a few ideas that may be worth considering by the major Powers. To begin with, we submit that there should be a greater measure of goodwill based on the principle of give and take, instead of adherence to rigid positions.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“159. Those who have spoken before me in the general debate have already covered each and every issue on our agenda. If, however, I speak at this late hour, it is to present briefly those issues which my Government deems to be of paramount importance. 160. Unfortunately, in spite of the fact that this Organization is twenty years old, we find ourselves still confronted by various issues, some of which are almost as old as the United Nations itself. On the other hand, new issues seem to be cropping up. However, we are thankful that the solution of most of them has been sought in the United Nations through peaceful means.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Quaison-Sackey, the President of the Assembly at its nineteenth session, who applied himself most earnestly to devising a plan that made it possible for the Assembly to survive one of its most difficult periods. 157. In this instance, we are very mindful of the dedication of our Secretary-General to the well-being of this Organization in his continuous quest for peace, whether by his personal initiative or by applying the various mandates of the United Nations. His devotion has indeed become exemplary all over the world. 158. My delegation is gratified by the calm atmosphere prevailing during this session and takes this opportunity to extend its congratulations to the three new States, namely the Gambia, the Maldive Islands and Singapore, which were recently admitted as Members of our Organization, thus extending its universal character.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“154. In the name of God the Merciful, the Compassionate: 155 The appointment of Mr. Fanfani to the high office of the Presidency of the General Assembly at its twentieth session has heartened all of us; first, because he hails from a great country, Italy, which has contributed immensely to modern civilization, quite apart from the glory achieved by ancient Rome; and secondly, and not less important, because of the role that he himself has played not only in his service to his country but also in his noble endeavours for world peace. 156. Inasmuch as under Mr. Fanfani's guidance this Assembly has been functioning smoothly, my delegation does not lose sight of the skilful role played by Mr.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“224. My country enjoys political stability and high economic growth, which we believe are essential for the welfare and progress of our people and all mankind. 225. It is in the spirit of brotherhood that we extend our hand to all peace-loving nations in the world.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Before concluding, may I be allowed to summarize the general principles on which my country's policy is based for the attainment of world peace: first, complete and general disarmament under effective international control, banning the use of the atom except for peaceful purposes, aiming at the welfare of mankind; secondly, complete liquidation of colonialism in all its forms the world over; thirdly, the adoption of all effective measures for ensuring the elimination of racial discrimination in all its forms; fourthly, solution of international conflicts by peaceful means, based on right and justice; fifthly, support for the people of Palestine in their struggle to regain their rights in their homeland, thereby enabling them to exercise their right to self-determination, inasmuch as we support any people, anywhere, struggling to liberate themselves from foreign domination; sixthly, exertion of all efforts to raise the social and economic standard of all nations.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Secondly, on the foundation of administering and spreading justice among citizens whereby king and citizen stand on an equal footing before the law. Thirdly, on the foundation of making education available to all and raising the country to a proper standard of living." 222. Schools are at present being opened at the rate of one every three days all over the country. Education at all levels is entirely free. Generous scholarships are awarded to deserving students to enable them to specialize abroad when necessary. Free medical treatment is provided without exception to all our citizens. Our social security law provides a decent living for every citizen. These are only a few of the reforms which have been accomplished in recent years. 223.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Consequently, it is our intention to continue to co-operate with other States, bearing in mind that we have no ambitions or aims to interfere in the domestic affairs of any nation. And if, as sometimes happens, different political principles, currents and trends are in conflict outside our own country, our only aspiration would still be to lead a dignified life in harmony with all those who manifest the same feelings of goodwill towards us. I can do no better than to quote from a speech made by His Majesty, King Faisal, in clarifying our policy. Addressing the Saudi people, His Majesty said: "Brothers, this State was built on strong foundations. Firstly, it was built on the foundation of Islam..”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“These reports also contain a reference to the sizable economic projects which are in the process of being launched. An analysis of the schedules of my country's national budget — which is on the increase year after year — shows clearly to what extent those responsible in my Government are bending their energies to promote all kinds of constructive programmes, whether in the social and economic field or that pertaining to public health, education and culture. 220. In effect, we are endeavouring to turn over a new page in this ancient land of ours. Our efforts are being' redoubled to develop and reinforce our young State and to help its citizens, not only to be proud of their glorious past, but also to see to it that their country occupies a worthy place in the community of modern nations. 221.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“It is also fitting to laud the efforts of the Secretary-General and members of the Secretariat who made the necessary arrangements for assuring its success. 218. My country is pushing forward along the road of economic and social development in all its phases. We have already accomplished a lot in various fields of economic endeavours within a relatively short period of time, despite the hindrances with which our country was at one time confronted. It is the firm resolve of the Government of His Majesty, King Faisal, in our new era to ensure the realization of the people’s welfare and prosperity. 219. The various United Nations reports attest to the concrete social progress and economic development which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved in a short period of time.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“No wonder that Saudi Arabia need not explore all kinds of benefits that may be derived from various modern ideologies; for Islam, if practised rightly, has proved to encompass all these benefits and many more not provided for by such ideologies. 217. In the economic field, I may state that in our view the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development held last spring at Geneva may be considered as a forward step towards the discussion of those problems confronting the developing countries. That conference was also a step forward towards finding remedial means to various economic ills. We do hope that the recommendations adopted at Geneva will find a ready response from the industrialized nations which were participants in that conference.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“There are about thirty-six Muslim nations today, twenty-eight of which are already independent Member States of the United Nations, standing witness to the vitality of Islamic faith and the wisdom of Islamic law. It would be superfluous to dwell at length upon the rich legacy of Islam to world civilization. However, I would be amiss were I to bypass the fact that mercy and compassion, charity and peace and the commonweal of all mankind are essentials of the Islamic faith. 216. All this explains why Saudi Arabia is not merely a national State; it is also a spiritual home for every Muslim, irrespective of race or colour, who turns his face in prayer towards Mecca, to which millions upon millions of pilgrims have devoutly flocked throughout the ages, bound together by universal brotherhood.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Over thirteen centuries ago, a new world religion was born in ancient Mecca, which has spread to the four corners of the globe. One out of every seven people in the world today happens to be a Muslim. Islam not only sets forth articles of faith, but also prescribes a moral code for the individual. In this context of Islam, which combines lofty principles with a moral code, Saudi Arabia is an Islamic State in the full sense of the word. Its constitution is the Koran itself, which has set the foundation of a way of life. This way of life for an estimated 500 million, if not more, of the world's population, has withstood the test of many centuries. 215.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Whilst the Universal Declaration on Human Rights is proclaimed and celebrated annually all over the world, there are still some States amongst us, Members of this Organization, which still practise racial discrimination and have promulgated laws ensuring the rule of a white minority over the coloured majority. If this is not a flagrant violation of a fundamental human right, I wonder what would be. 213. Before touching upon the social and economic development witnessed in Saudi Arabia during the last few years, it behooves me to clarify the broad lines of our policies that are rooted in and intermingled with our history and religious faith. The Arabian peninsula, of which Saudi Arabia comprises the largest part, is known to have been the cradle of the Arab people since the dawn of history. 214.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Whilst our Palestinian brothers will always sadly preoccupy our minds and hearts until their return to their native soil, we are gratified to recall before this Assembly the resolution adopted on the Palestine problem by forty-seven African and Asian States that participated in the Second Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held in Cairo between 5 and 10 October 1964. Other colleagues have referred from this rostrum to the salient provisions of the said resolution, and therefore I need not burden this Assembly by repeating what has already been mentioned. 211. Saudi Arabia wants peace in the Middle East, not temporary peace but everlasting peace based on justice and the right of self-determination. 212.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Suffice it to say that injustice has been perpetrated on the people of Palestine, and their right of self-determination has been completely violated. More than one million Palestinian refugees now live on a pittance in camps around the fringe of the usurper State, whilst the fruits of their orchards and the comforts of their homes are being enjoyed by the invader. 210. The people of Saudi Arabia cannot condone such injustice. This is only a glimpse of the intense Palestine tragedy.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“It was before the advent of Hitler, by about half a century, that the Zionist leaders, a handful in those days, began to dream only of a Jewish National Home, and not a State in which they would identify themselves by promoting a Jewish culture and a Jewish way of life. There was nothing wrong in such a plan so long as it was not carried out at somebody else's expense. But this is actually what has happened. 209. The beautiful Zionist dream became a nightmare to the native people of Palestine when some major Powers abetted in establishing a Zionist State in their homeland at their expense. What happened in 1947 and 1948 in Palestine need not be related now in this Assembly. The records of the United Nations speak for themselves.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Whether Christian or Muslim, the Arab Semites have always been known for their tolerance towards the Jew as such, who was never molested on the grounds of his religion. On the contrary, many native Jews rose to the highest posts, and others were held in high esteem during the zenith of Arab power, not only in the Middle East but also in the Iberian peninsula and elsewhere. 208. Who, then, are these Zionists, who have flocked into Palestine during the last forty-five years? On the whole, they were Jews belonging to various nationalities, who had lived after the diaspora in many parts of the world. Those who lived in Central Europe were, unfortunately, persecuted by Nazis like other teeming millions of non-Jews, or gentiles as they are called. No one should condone persecution, whoever its victims might be.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“They were expelled by force and intimidation, and driven out of their own country on the grounds that over 2,000 years ago there were Jews in Palestine. 206. I submit that the bulk of these Zionists had nationally — I repeat, "nationally" — belonged to countries of Eastern and Central Europe. The fact that the Zionists are followers of a Semitic religion does not bestow upon them the right to occupy Palestine, any more than it would for any alien Christians or Muslims who, as you all know, are adherents of the other two Semitic religions. 207. The true Semites are the Arabs and the original Jews who lived amongst them centuries ago, and not the Zionists — many of whom are of dubious racial origin.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“If the main objective of the United Nations is to preserve international peace and security, and to see to it that human rights should be observed; if, furthermore, the objective of the United Nations is to defend the high principles and lofty purposes of the United Nations Charter, would it not be appropriate to ask by what right is one permitted to uproot a people from their own homeland so as to make room for another people to replace them? All this happened in Palestine under the aegis of the United Nations. 205. The people of Saudi Arabia cannot divest themselves of the Palestine problem. The whole world knows that until 1948 the overwhelming majority of the native population of Palestine was Arab, with a maximum of 50,000 to 60,000 native Jews. Where are the people constituting this overwhelming majority now?”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The atrocious air attack on these villages should leave no doubt in the minds of Member States that the Israelis have engaged in premeditated and unprovoked aggression. 202. I would fail in my duty before this Assembly were I not to mention that the frequent armed aggressions committed by Israel against neighbouring Arab States can only multiply the deep wounds inflicted on our Arab brethren. Nor should I forget that Palestine was brutally wrested from the heart of the Arab homeland. 203. Israel is not only content to commit such acts, but is becoming increasingly defiant in its attitude towards the United Nations resolutions, whether adopted by the Security Council or the General Assembly, on the Palestine question. 204.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The struggle of the people of Oman and those inhabiting the southern regions of the Arabian peninsula are striking examples of a new brand of colonialism with which the United Nations presently finds itself engrossed. 200. We do hereby reaffirm that the Government and people of Saudi Arabia stand firm in upholding the United Nations Charter, which guarantees to all peoples and nations the right to determine their own destiny. 201. It is most unfortunate that the General Assembly should convene during this session in the wake of the tragedy caused by the latest Israel armed aggression against the peaceful inhabitants of Syrian villages along the armistice line. The ruthless and wanton attacks carried out by the aggressors resulted in the death of innocent people, including women and children.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“As for colonialism, in spite of the great efforts made for its eradication, and the fact that an additional number of African States have achieved independence since the last session, we find it is still tenacious in a number of regions of the world, and particularly in Africa—all this in contravention of the United Nations resolutions and despite the clamour of peoples still bent on their struggle for independence. 198. Whilst we warmly welcome the new States of Malawi, Malta and Zambia to the family of the United Nations, we should not overlook the fact that there are regions in the Arabian peninsula located in its southern and eastern parts where the people are not totally free, in spite of their unmistakable aspirations to achieve full independence. 199.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“In spite of its multifarious items, the agenda of the nineteenth session seems to us to concentrate on three main objectives: disarmament, decolonization, and promotion of economic and social development. 196. It is unfortunate that negotiations on disarmament have so far not advanced beyond the conclusion of the 1963 Moscow agreement pertaining to partial nuclear testing. The peoples of the world have since hoped that the three Powers which signed the Moscow Agreement would take wider and more effective steps to attain complete and general disarmament. We still entertain the hope that the Geneva negotiations will be resumed and that an agreement will be reached paving the way for co-operation, peace and security amongst all nations. 197.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“On reviewing the agenda of this session, it becomes quite evident that the General Assembly is still preoccupied with practically the same issues, year after year. However, the few items that have added should be of the utmost concern to the majority of people the world over. I may cite such issues as disarmament, the limitation of nuclear weapons and their spread among, more nations, and, nonetheless, the urgent need for States to settle their disputes by peaceful means. I do trust that the General Assembly will, during this session, take positive decisions for the solution of these problems, especially those relating to disarmament and the spread of nuclear weapons, so that fear may be dispelled and tension lessened amongst peoples and nations everywhere. 195.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Knowing you as we do, let us at the same time hope that those parts of Africa still under the colonial yoke will soon be liberated, and as free countries occupy their rightful seats in the United Nations. 193. At this juncture, it also gives me great pleasure, personally and on behalf of my delegation, to express our deep appreciation to the Secretary-General and his able assistants for their commendable and untiring efforts for the maintenance of international peace and security. The dedication of U Thant to this Organization has, indeed, become proverbial, and we all wish him the best of health so that we may continue to benefit from his wise counsel and tactful handling of problems which, time and again, have been entrusted to him by this Organization. 194.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“191. Mr. President, it gives me great pleasure to extend to you personally, and on behalf of the delegation of Saudi Arabia, our warmest congratulations on the occasion of your unanimous election to the office of President of the General Assembly at its nineteenth session. I am confident that your long experience and profound perception of the intricate problems in the field of international relations admirably qualify you for this high office. We sincerely hope that the tasks assigned to this General Assembly will be carried to a successful conclusion under your guidance and wise leadership. 192. Your election, Sir, should also. be looked upon as an honour bestowed by the world community on the continent of Africa.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)